➤ Voyage Charters
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Many voyage charterers and, indeed, disponent owners operate with their own additional clauses. Often both are incorporated into the same charter producing conflicts.
Contract interpretation features large in this area of Maritime law. The commonly used phrase of “as previous c/p with logical amendments” being particularly problematical.
There has been an increase of claims for delay in delivery of cargo including the loss of market value. These may arise from the vessel missing the cancelling date or failure to commence the approach voyage in good time. Breach of the safe port warranty can cause damage and delay. All of the foregoing being fertile grounds for Charterers liability insurance claims.
We have the capability and experience to assist you in all matters involving voyage charters.
We can assist in all aspects of voyage charters
Special provisions - drafting & advice
Post fixture disputes
Payment and recovery of freight
Damage to ship caused by cargo
Charterers liability insurance
FD&D insurance
LMAA arbitration
Standard form agreements
The approach voyage
Responsibility for stowage
Safe ports, berths and anchorages
Laycan and cancellation
Laytime & demurrage
Trading limits
Set-off regime
QUICK NOTE
Demurrage claims are themselves liquidated damage claims for delay.