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Investigation and Enquiries – Accidents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

No job is complete before the paper work is done and this hold true for us seafarers also. There are

Under Article 98 OF UNCLOS, Master has a legal duty to proceed with all possible speed to render assistance to