In recent months, Somali pirates have repeatedly attacked and hijacked a number of merchant vessels in international waters. BIMCO discusses ship self-protection
BIMCO’s widely-used standard barge bareboat charter party was first formulated and published in 1994. It is part of a suite of offshore and marine construction industry related standard documents produced by BIMCO, which includes SUPPLYTIME, TOWCON, TOWHIRE, HEAVYCON and PROJECTCON. BARGEHIRE is des... Please follow the link to continue reading.
BIMCO's Documentary Committee in Copenhagen approves new contracts and clauses, setting industry standards for SmartCon and the BIMCO website, with explanatory notes coming soon.
General Observations Part I Part II Clause 1 - Vessel Clause 2 - Voyage Clause 3 - Cargo Clause 4 - Laydays Date and Present Position Clause 5 - Cancelling Clause 6 - Advance Notices (Loading) Clause 7 - Advance Notices (Discharging) Clause 8 - Notice of Read... Please follow the link to continue reading.
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Special observations Clause l - Definitions Clause 2 - Period of Charter Party Clause 3 - Delivery Clause 4 - Mobilisation and/or Demobilisation Clause 5 - Substitution Clause 6 - Time for Delivery Clause 7 - Cancelling Clause 8 - Trading Limits Clause 9 -... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Introduction Part I Part II Clause 1 - Definitions Clause 2 - Appointment of Crew Managers Clause 3 - Basis of Agreement Clause 4 - Crew Insurance Arrangements Clause 5 - Crew Managers’ Obligations Clause 6 - Owners’ Obligations Clause 7 - Crew Management Fee Clause ... Please follow the link to continue reading.
PART I PART II Clause I - Preamble Clause 2 - Owners’ Responsibility Clause 3 - Deviation Clause 4 - Payment of Freight Clause 5 - Loading/Discharging Clause 6 - Laytime Clause 7 - Demurrage Clause 8 - Lien Clause Clause 9 - Cancelling Clause Clause 1... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Introduction Part I Part II Clause 1 - Definitions Clause 2 - Appointment of Crew Managers Clause 3 - Basis of Agreement Clause 4 - Crew Managers’ Obligations Clause 5 - Owners’ Obligations Clause 6 - Crew Management Lump Sum Clause 7 - Trading Restrictions Cl... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Background The absence of standard arrest clauses in the market has resulted in owners and operators being presented with individually drafted provisions. However, the provisions are often one-sided with charterers having the right to terminate the charter party if the vessel is not released within ... Please follow the link to continue reading.
