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It is always a big financial decision to lay-up a vessel and with market conditions these days it has become a more frequent...
It’s no secret – shipping is going through a tough time. And in tough times, owners need to do everything they can to help the...
English law, and the jurisdiction of the English courts or arbitration in England, remains the most frequent choice for parties...
Seafaring is a civilian occupation which imposes on seafarers particular demands not found in land-based jobs. Seafarers are...
“General Average” is a term used in the maritime industry to define shares in a common loss during maritime accident. Defined by...
No general time frame suits everyone, but sellers trading with a buyer in a new country should benchmark prices before finalising...
This case arose from a dispute between the Owners and Charterer of the “Houston” as to whether the vessel could be properly...
What is Port of Refuge? It is a situation where in a vessel is diverted to a nearby port because of an emergency situation where...
By Shamseer Mambra …..History of Maritime Navigation However, centuries passed before the use of a standard method to measure...
By Shamseer Mambra Nautical fictions and other adventure stories are often filled with horrifying instances of ships being...
This case arose from a dispute between the Owners and Charterer of the “Houston” as to whether the vessel could be properly...
The operation of a ship is a complex activity, especially when it is being carried out away from immediate help and at the mercy...
It is always a big financial decision to lay-up a vesse, and with market conditions these days it has become a more frequent...
“Dragging anchor” happens when a vessel drifts without holding power with no regards to the vessel being anchored; causing many...
The term, “General Average” is used in the maritime industry to define shares in a common loss during maritime accident. Defined...
This case arose from a dispute between the Owners and Charterer of the “Houston” as to whether the vessel could be properly...
The release of the Paradise Papers, a global investigation that revealed the offshore activities of some of the world’s most...
By Shilavadra Bhattacharjee The Note of Protest (NoP) is a declaration under oath by the Master of the ship. It covers...
By Shilavadra Bhattacharjee Seafaring is a civilian occupation which imposes on seafarers particular demands not found in land...
Formally known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, the Jones Act stipulates that all goods entering or leaving Puerto Rico must...
Over 90% of the world’s merchant shipping tonnage is classified by the 12 member societies of the International Association of...
Checklists and QuestionnairesQuestionnaires, pertaining to stowaways, must be placed onboard (filed) in case an interrogation has...
By Shilavadra Bhattacharjee Wikipedia defines a stowaway as a person who secretly boards a vehicle, such as a ship, an...
By Shilavadra Bhattacharjee Being a deck officer of a ship involves myriad responsibilities that are spread across the...
Hurricane Irma, much like its predecessor Hurricane Harvey, has sent shipping into disarray, particularly for cruise passengers....
