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Impact of Weather Conditions on Charter Performance Claims

November 29, 2025 admin Merchant Shipping Leave a comment

Under a time charter trip from South Africa to China, Owners warranted the vessel’s performance in good weather conditions. The

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Understanding Speed and Performance Claims in Time Charterparty Disputes

November 27, 2025 admin Merchant Shipping Leave a comment

It is common for an element of speed and performance claims to be included in final hire disputes at the

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Charterparty Incorporated

October 17, 2025 admin Merchant Shipping Leave a comment

Which charterparty is being incorporated into a bill of lading • It is important to identify exactly which charterparty the

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Documentary credit system

October 2, 2025 admin Merchant Shipping Leave a comment

Documentary credit system of transactionThis is a sort of money transfer system to enable sellers to obtain early payment soon

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Deviation

October 2, 2025 admin Merchant Shipping Leave a comment

The master is expected to proceed from the load port to the discharge port without delay and without departure from

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BILL OFLADING (DELIVERY OF GOODS)

September 26, 2025 admin Merchant Shipping Leave a comment

When a person, who is the holder of a bill of lading, does not want to negotiate it further, but

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INCOTERM

September 25, 2025 admin Merchant Shipping Leave a comment

INCOTERMS in the short form for International Commercial Terms. It is the Trademark of International Chamber of Commerce. The Incoterms

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Insurance and Claims

March 10, 2025 admin Merchant Shipping Leave a comment

VESSEL INSURANCE COVERAGE Company vessels are covered by several types of marine insurance policies, including Hull and Machinery – which

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SURVEYS OF HULL & MACHINERY ITEMS

March 10, 2025 admin Merchant Shipping Leave a comment

All Class Record files, including Enhanced Survey files, where applicable, must be kept in safe custody of Master. The vessel

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Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (“COGSA”)

August 25, 2024 admin Merchant Shipping Leave a comment

The Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (“COGSA”) defines the basic relationship—duties, liabilities, rights, and immunities—between ocean carrier and cargo

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