World trade has to flow - we get that. Charterers have contractual obligations under short term spot charters that sometimes leave little room for delays - we get that too. Owners are responsible for managing and relieving their crews - that's not in doubt either. But what we don't accept is that a ... Please follow the link to continue reading.
This short guide highlights some of the key issues that may affect the obligations and rights of contracting parties following developments in the Russo-Ukrainian conflict, with a focus on BIMCO clauses. In all circumstances, parties should carefully review their contractual terms for current and fu... Please follow the link to continue reading.
BIMCO and the Association of Ship Brokers & Agents (U.S.A.), Inc. (ASBA) have approved a voyage charter party, ASBAGASVOY, for publication to serve the growing gas tanker industry. Work will now begin to revise ASBATANKVOY, one of the most used tanker charter parties in the world.
International Group of P&I Clubs Oil Pollution Charter Party Clause - Financial Security in Respect of Pollution - Important Update Background In 1990, in response to prospective oil pollution legislation in the United States of America, the International Group of P&I Clubs circulated a recommended... Please follow the link to continue reading.
China Customs issued its Order (No.56) back in 21st November 2017 with a view to regulate all inbound/outbound manifest from 1st June 2018. Any violation in manifest filing may cause vessel’s delay as well as carrier’s penalty according to the “The Implementation Ordinance of Administrative Penalty ... Please follow the link to continue reading.
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Introduction Prompted primarily by the coming into force of the English Arbitration Act 1996, BIMCO has thoroughly revised and updated its Standard Law & Arbitration Clause. In a slight departure from tradition and for ease of incorporation into non-standard charter parties and other agreements, thr... Please follow the link to continue reading.
BIMCO’s Board of Directors has pointed to Nick Fell, Executive Vice President Corporate Services & General Counsel at BW Group in Singapore, to take up the role as chairperson of BIMCO’s Documentary Committee in summer 2021.
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.
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