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Remember the BIMCO Electronic Signature Clause

Signing charter parties and other maritime contracts electronically is an effective and easy way to conclude agreements which has the advantage of saving time and costs and reducing the risk of fraud. 

Fake invoices

Typically owners receive invoices for relatively small amounts by physical mail for example for alleged sludge removal, waste and other services, which usually were not asked for or used by the ships named on the invoices.

Background

Cyber security is an issue high on many companies’ agendas, especially in the wake of recent costly cyber security incidents involving large shipping companies. BIMCO has taken a lead on cyber security – by getting actively involved at the IMO and co-authoring the “Industry Guidelines on cyber secur... Please follow the link to continue reading.

Elizabeth Sloane

Elizabeth is a partner at the Hong Kong office of Stephenson Harwood, specialising in complex, multi-jurisdictional litigation and arbitration. She has extensive experience in a range of commercial disputes, including cross-border fraud, corporate insolvency, and marine litigation and arbitration.  ... Please follow the link to continue reading.

The Lost Bills of Lading: A Cautionary Tale

In a recent incident, the loss of paper bills of lading led to significant complications, costs and delays that could easily have been avoided if electronic bills of lading had been used.