Understanding Speed and Performance Claims in Time Charterparty Disputes
It is common for an element of speed and performance claims to be included in final hire disputes at the…
Hold Cleaning
Hold cleaning disputes are not infrequent and can result in the need for multiple surveys and significant delays and costs. This…
Ecdis Enc Correction
Updating ENC Data: ENCs are updated by weekly ‘Notices to Mariners’ issued by Hydrographic Offices / Regional ENC co-ordination centers…
Bulk Carrier Choff Role During Cargo Ops
Draught survey: Before the start of loading the chief mate will normally undertake a draught survey. If an independent surveyor…
Charterparty Incorporated
Which charterparty is being incorporated into a bill of lading • It is important to identify exactly which charterparty the…
Free Water
How does water get into crude oil cargo tanks? Extraction The starting point when considering sources and mechanisms for the…
Liquefaction
Liquefaction – it’s a term used as a ‘catch-all’ phrase to describe at least two moisture-related cargo failure mechanisms. The…
Carbon Emissions
Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) Regulations The EEXI Regulations are aimed at bringing the efficiency standard of the existing…
Ventilation on Bulk Carriers
Ventilation of bulk grains and oilseeds The ventilation of bulk cargoes, especially agricultural commodities, is a recurring problem . But…
SEEMP
The purpose of the Shipboard Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) is to establish procedures for improving the energy efficiency of…