In recent months, Somali pirates have repeatedly attacked and hijacked a number of merchant vessels in international waters. BIMCO discusses ship self-protection
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The BIMCO Average Bond Clause 2007 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.
Spills involving oil or hazardous substances can occur for a wide variety of reasons and where pollution occurs, clean-up operations are carried out by appointed spill responders. In a maritime context the incident giving rise to the spill may also involve salvage operations to save property and pr... 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 following explanatory notes are designed to provide some background information on the clauses of the various parts of the contract and a general overview of the amendments made in this revision. PART I PART II Clause 1 (Outright Sale) Clause 2 (Purchase Price) Clause 3 (Deposit... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Format Part I Variable information Annexes 1 and 2 - Important Note Conflict of conditions Part II Clause 1 - Scope of the contract Clause 2 - Delivery/re-delivery Clause 3 - Notices Clause 4 - Cancellation Clause 5 - Agents Clause 6 - Delivery/re-delive... Please follow the link to continue reading.
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BIMCO War Risks Clause for Voyage Chartering 2013 (VOYWAR 2013) (a) For the purpose of this Clause, the words: (i) "Owners" shall include the shipowners, bareboat charterers, disponent owners, managers or other operators who are charged with the management of the Vessel, and the Master; and (ii) "W... Please follow the link to continue reading.
