GENCOA B 2022 – Explanatory notes OVERVIEW GENCOA B 2022 is a standard contract of affreightment for dry bulk cargoes. It is one of two versions of GENCOA revising the latest version of the contract issued in 2004: GENCOA A - a framework contract that can be used with different voyage charter par... Please follow the link to continue reading.
REPAIRCON is the standard contract for use in connection with major ship repairs, in a wet or dry dock, at a shipyard or similar facility. The form was originally issued in 2002. In the light of experience and changes in practice over the intervening period, a Subcommittee, comprising representative... Please follow the link to continue reading.
SHIPMAN is one of the most widely used ship management agreements in the shipping industry. The agreement was first published in 1988 and updated in 1998 and 2009 to reflect changes in ship management practices, regulatory developments, etc. Despite the continuing wide use of SHIPMAN 2009, changes... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Special observations Part I Part II Clause 1 - Definitions Clause 2 - Duration of the Agreement Clause 3 - Condition of Equipment on Delivery Clause 4 - Condition of Equipment on Redelivery Clause 5 - Delivery and Redelivery Procedures Clause 6 - Payment of rent and other ... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Structure Part I Part II SECTION 1 – Basis of the Contract Clause 1 (Definitions) Clause 2 (Commencement, Appointment and Duration) SECTION 2 – Security Services Clause 3 (Security Services) Clause 4 (Engagement of Security Services) Clause 5 (Changes to the Security Services) Clause 6 (Security Es... Please follow the link to continue reading.
TOWHIRE is the industry standard contract for ocean towage on a daily hire basis. In the latest revision, it has undergone a thorough revision to clarify ambiguities and has been restructured to make it easier to use. TOWHIRE has been aligned with TOWCON as far as possible to ensure consistency. How... Please follow the link to continue reading.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 5) met in London this week. This is a short overview of the most important points discussed.
Introduction Clause 2 (Condition of Vessel) Clause 3 (Charterers’ Inspection) Clause 5 (Presentation and Conditioning of Cargo Tanks at the Loading Port) Clause 6 (Ownership of Heel) Clause 7 (Voyage, Loading and Discharging Ports and Logs) Clause 8 (Ship to Ship Tra... Please follow the link to continue reading.
The following explanatory notes are intended to provide users with guidance as to the nature and extent of changes made to the WRECKFIXED 99 form. PART I Box Layout Part II Clause 1 (Definitions) Clause 2 (The Services) Clause 3 (Company Representative) Clause 4 (Change of Method o... Please follow the link to continue reading.
The amendments to MARPOL Annex VI (adopted in a consolidated revised Annex VI) are due to enter into force on 1 November 2022, with the requirements for EEXI certification coming into effect from 1 January 2023. The new regulations will require applicable ships to have their attained EEXI calculated... Please follow the link to continue reading.
