The outbreak from time to time of virulent diseases can have significant implications for ship owners and operators. This might include quarantine of a vessel and crew in an area where the disease is prevalent as well as the imposition of restrictions, possibly weeks or months later, in ports remote... Please follow the link to continue reading.
The latest edition of this clause is the War Risks Clause for Voyage Chartering 2013 (VOYWAR 2013)
BIMCO has published a charter party clause promoting the use of the IMO’s data model framework. The publication is an extension of BIMCO’s strategic objective to encourage greater efficiency and harmonisation in the ship-shore interface.
Background Until the publication of the QEL and QEL (SHORTFORM), no such standard form was available in the market. Although QELs may often be perceived as only benefiting the charterer, in most cases, they will be beneficial to the lenders as preserving the charterers’ uninterrupted use and enjoyme... Please follow the link to continue reading.
BIMCO has developed two 2020 bunker clauses that deal with general compliance and the transitional period for an early December release.
This clause is applicable to oil, gas, dry bulk and container trades. Background There is an increasing trend by terminals around the world to impose onerous obligations on vessels using their facilities. This typically includes detention penalties for delay and “no fault” liability where owners are... Please follow the link to continue reading.
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New regulation from the International Maritime Organization (IMO), which will require existing ships to reduce carbon emissions, is due to enter into force in just under one year. As compliance will benefit to a large extent from co-operation between shipowners and charterers, BIMCO has developed a ... Please follow the link to continue reading.
BIMCO is helping the industry raise its voice against maritime corruption and supports initiatives that help fight unfair trade.
The clause comprehensively sets out a complete code to address force majeure with a detailed and up to date definition of force majeure events. The rationale is that when a force majeure event occurs, the parties will find themselves in a crisis situation and will benefit from a contractual regime a... Please follow the link to continue reading.
