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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…

Enforcement of Chinese performance guarantees in China – new regulations and common pitfalls The expansion of China’s economy has resulted in a significant increase in fixtures with Chinese entities,…

The imposition of tax on shipping operations into/out of Chinese ports pursuant to the recent Enterprise Income Tax regulations 

EBOLA – charterparty considerations Potential contractual issues

The “Jackson Reforms” were introduced in April 2013. They give paramount importance to efficient and proportionate cost management, and proper compliance with rules, practice directions and court…

When calculating whether there has been loss of time under an off-hire clause, do you look at the service immediately required of the ship, or is delay to the adventure as a whole to be…