Charterparties and Bills of Lading are the cornerstones of shipborne trade. However, it is not uncommon that they give rise to disputes between the contracting parties. The articles below look at some of the issues that tend to arise and aim to assist Members in their day to day business.
B/Ls
Two birds with one stone - package limitation
Bunker
Global Sulphur Cap 2020 - working with the law
Hire
Deductions from hire: Off-hire and equitable set-off
Remedies for non-payment of hire: withdrawal/suspension
Remedies for non-payment of hire: liens, interception of freight and other forms of security
Inter-Club Agreement (ICA)
Inter-Club Agreement: Room for interpretation
LOIs
The LOI - a contract in its own right