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This publication builds upon decades of BIMCO’s experience as the world leader in developing standard shipping contracts and clauses and its daily practice of advising BIMCO members about contractual issues.
Background
Background Emission Schemes are “cap and trade” schemes that cap the total amount of greenhouse gases to be emitted by certain vessels covered by the system. Over time, this cap is reduced as an incentive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through increased efficiency and the use of alternative fu... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Explanatory notes
The following notes provide a background to the thinking behind many of the provisions of the charter party and are provided as guiding notes to users: Part I Part II Clause 1 (Warranty) Clause 2 (Voyage) Clause 3 (Delay in giving Loading/Discharging Orders) Clause 4 (Presentation... Please follow the link to continue reading.
How Covid-19 can add significant costs in holidays
In response to Covid-19, many countries have undertaken precautious measures such as curfew, lock down and state of emergency. For a few cases, the appropriate precautious measure was deemed to be general holidays.
Waiting for charterers’ inspector
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Explanatory notes
This is a new clause for voyage charter parties setting out a regime for ship-to-ship cargo transfers in dry bulk trades. The clause complements the previously issued Ship-to-Ship Transfer Clause for Time Charter Parties, but there is an important distinction between the two provisions. The time cha... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Explanatory notes
Background The shipping industry fully supports international efforts to eradicate bribery and corruption. Bribery, such as a payment to obtain a contract or other commercial advantage, must never be condoned. However, the position is more difficult where “facilitation payments” are demanded by offi... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Drafting Team The CII Clause for Voyage Charter Parties is the result of a collaborative and consensual process between owners, charterers, P&I clubs and legal experts. BIMCO is grateful to the following individuals: Peter Eckhardt, F. Laeisz (Chairperson) ... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Misuse of the term "subject stem" and similar expressions
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