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Explanatory notes to Infectious or Contagious Diseases Clause for Time Charter Parties

Background The revision of the BIMCO IOCD Clause for Time Charter Parties was prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The clause is not intended to be a “COVID-19 clause” - it is designed with future epidemics and pandemics in mind. The BIMCO IOCD Clause 2022 is appropriate for outbreaks of diseases on ... Please follow the link to continue reading.

What are the differences between demurrage and detention?

Demurrage forms an integrated part of the laytime provisions in voyage charter parties operating with fixed laytime. Just as voyage freight, the amount of demurrage negotiated reflects the current market conditions and not necessarily the daily cost of the vessel. This means that it is just as impor... Please follow the link to continue reading.

Ice clauses

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