March 19, 2015

Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks (WRC)

As you will be aware the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks (WRC) will enter into force on 15th April 2015. Owners operating…

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February 19, 2015

Update: Temporary Easing of Iranian Sanctions

Download article in PDF format We last reported on the matter of temporary easing of sanctions in our newsletter of 17 January 2014. On 24…

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January 14, 2015

2015/16 P&I Renewals and International Group General Increases

Renewal Circular International Group General Increase Summary for 2015/16 Policy Year We are now fast approaching the 20th February 2015 renewal date for P&I and…

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September 5, 2014

The Astipalaia – Loss of Profit Calculation

 Download article in PDF format In the recent case of Astipalaia v Owners and/or Demise Charterers of the Hanjin Shenzhen [2014] EWHC 210 (Admlty), the…

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January 22, 2014

Temporary Easing of Iranian Sanctions

Download article in PDF On 24 November 2013 an interim agreement was reached between Iran and the five permanent members of the United Nations Security…

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September 25, 2013

The Astra – Loss of Earnings

Download article in PDF format The English High Court has in the recent case of Kuwait Rocks Co v AMN Bulkcarriers Inc (The Astra) [2013]…

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November 25, 2012

The Bulk Chile – Lien on Sub Freight

Download article in PDF format A ‘multi lien’ clause such as clause 18 of the NYPE form allows Owners faced with an insolvent Charterer to…

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September 1, 2012

The Aquafaith – Early Redelivery

Download article in PDF format Where Charterers have repudiated the charterparty by redelivering the chartered vessel early, Owners will have the option to either accept…

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July 1, 2012

Charterparty Termination – Timing Is Of The Essence

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April 1, 2012

Charterparty Disputes – Speed and Performance

Download article in PDF format Owners are frequently faced with claims of underperformance and over consumption. The recent English court case below discusses the problems…

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