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Law of Collisions
Merchant Shipping

Law of Collisions

adminJune 15, 2021June 15, 2021

If the master has forgotten his Rules Of The Road he certainly doesn’t tell the third mate Earliest collision rules,…

Shipboard Accident Response
Merchant Shipping

Shipboard Accident Response

adminJune 15, 2021June 15, 2021

Protection and Indemnity (P&I) Clubs insure shipowners and managers for their liabilities to third parties arising out of the operation…

Investigation and Enquiries – Accidents
Merchant Shipping

Investigation and Enquiries – Accidents

adminJune 8, 2021June 8, 2021

Whenever a shipping accident happens and comes under the purview of the M S Act as a shipping casualty, the…

Off Hire
Merchant Shipping

Off Hire

adminMarch 9, 2020March 9, 2020

Time charterparties invariably contain an off-hire clause providing for exceptions from the obligation for charterers to pay hire from the…

Safe ports and berths
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Safe ports and berths

adminMarch 9, 2020March 9, 2020

Generally a port can be rendered unsafe due to: Sandbanks and shallows Obstructions such as wrecks An inadequate system at…

Notice Of Readiness
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Notice Of Readiness

adminMarch 8, 2020March 8, 2020

A Notice of Readiness (“NOR”) is a notification by the vessel that she is ready to start the charter service…

Charter Party
Merchant Shipping

Charter Party

adminFebruary 20, 2020September 11, 2023

What is a liner trade and how is it different from a tramp trade Liner trade is a trade where…

Trade and Finance
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Trade and Finance

adminJanuary 24, 2020September 11, 2023

To examine Bills of Lading under International Conventions, first we should know mechanics of imports & exports, and how they…

York Antwerp Rules
Merchant Shipping

York Antwerp Rules

adminJanuary 23, 2020September 11, 2023

York Antwerp Rules Definition The York Antwerp Rules are a set of model internal maritime rules concerning the rights and…

Flag Of Convenience
Merchant Shipping

Flag Of Convenience

adminDecember 28, 2019September 11, 2023

Flags of convenience came into existence in the late sixties. In the earlier stage, they were not welcome. Now they…

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