Sulphur Content Compliance The 2020 Marine Fuel Sulphur Content Clause replaces the BIMCO Fuel Sulphur Content Clause 2005 and can be incorporated into time charter parties as of now. The new clause is designed to work together with existing time charter bunker clauses which already cover issues rel... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Introduction BIMCO’s Hull Fouling Clause for Time Charter Parties was first developed in 2013 to transfer hull cleaning obligations to charterers where, as a result of their trading requirements and employment orders, a vessel is subject to a prolonged period of idling in port or at anchorage that r... Please follow the link to continue reading.
The BIMCO Average Bond Clause 2017 has been updated. The main change is in the final paragraph where the shorter limitation period previously applicable to adjustments arising under the York Antwerp Rules 2004 no longer applies. As a result, in all cases rights to claim under the clause have been br... Please follow the link to continue reading.
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)
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 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.
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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