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In Waterfront Shipping vs. Trafigura, ([2008]1LLR 286), the court concluded that a claim for demurrage was time barred, because although the claim was submitted within the time limit, the pumping…

The annual UK Defence Club seminar in Piraeus took place at the Galaxy Room at the Athens Hilton Hotel on Wednesday 10th October, 2012. The event was well attended, with more than 130 Members,…

The English High Court has recently ruled that a where a charterparty sets out the ship’s hull& machinery value an owner may be required to repair up to that full amount irrespective ofwhether…

Even before the collapse in market rates it has been a long running debate. How many unpaid instalments of hire amount to a repudiatory breach? 

Is Japan ever going to be an arbitration friendly jurisdiction for foreign parties? 

Many charterparties, particularly time charters intended for general trading purposes, include express provisions in which the charterers warrant the safety of the ports and berths to which they will…

2013 sees the UK Defence Club celebrating its 125th anniversary.

The UK Defence Club’s annual seminar roared into Singapore following the F1 night race in September

The interpretation of “oil major approvals” clauses in charterparties is often difficult and can give rise to significant disputes. 

International sanctions have existed as a diplomatic tool for centuries. In the 21st Century international sanctions are the favoured weapons of governments seeking to accomplish global foreign…