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Explanatory notes

Introduction The absence of standard market contracts for holding money in an escrow account during a dispute means that parties are left to draft agreements on an individual basis. In order to fill this gap, BIMCO has developed a standard form escrow agreement. The following notes describe the rea... Please follow the link to continue reading.

Non-Payment of Hire Clause for Time Charter Parties 2006

BIMCO Non-Payment of Hire Clause for Time Charter Parties 2006  (a)  If the hire is not received by the Owners by midnight on the due date, the Owners may immediately following such non-payment suspend the performance of any or all of their obligations under this Charter Party (and, if they so suspe... Please follow the link to continue reading.

Arbitration clauses

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Time charter advice

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BIMCO publishes new standalone Refund Guarantee for Shipbuilding Contracts

A buyer’s payment instalments are at risk under a shipbuilding contract until the shipyard delivers the ship. To safeguard against the risk of the shipyard defaulting or becoming insolvent it is common practice to cover this risk with a refund guarantee issued by a bank. BIMCO’s Documentary Committe... Please follow the link to continue reading.