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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.

BACKGROUND

Emission trading systems (ETS) are “cap and trade” schemes that permit the emission of greenhouse gases in exchange for allowances. Over time the quantity of allowances available to industry are reduced as an incentive to reduce emissions through increased efficiency and the use of alternative fuels... Please follow the link to continue reading.

Tension in the Gulf: The contractual implications

The recent seizures of an Iraqi oil tanker and a UK flagged ship by Iranian authorities have further increased tensions in the Gulf following earlier attacks on tankers in Fujairah and the Gulf of Oman. But what are the contractual implications for ships operating in the area?

Background The IMO has so far adopted three different kinds of measures in MARPOL Annex VI. Resolution MEPC.328(76) focuses on either the design and technical energy efficiency of a ship or the ongoing operation of a ship. The below gives a brief overview: 1. Design measure: The Energy Efficie... Please follow the link to continue reading.