Law of Collisions
If the master has forgotten his Rules Of The Road he certainly doesn’t tell the third mate Earliest collision rules,…
Category: Merchant Shipping
Shipboard Accident Response
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
Whenever a shipping accident happens and comes under the purview of the M S Act as a shipping casualty, the…
Off Hire
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
Generally a port can be rendered unsafe due to: Sandbanks and shallows Obstructions such as wrecks An inadequate system at…
Notice Of Readiness
A Notice of Readiness (“NOR”) is a notification by the vessel that she is ready to start the charter service…
Charter Party
What is a liner trade and how is it different from a tramp trade Liner trade is a trade where…
Trade and Finance
To examine Bills of Lading under International Conventions, first we should know mechanics of imports & exports, and how they…
York Antwerp Rules
York Antwerp Rules Definition The York Antwerp Rules are a set of model internal maritime rules concerning the rights and…
Flag Of Convenience
Flags of convenience came into existence in the late sixties. In the earlier stage, they were not welcome. Now they…