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Hull Cleaning Costs Under BIMCO Hull Fouling Clause
In a rare ruling on the BIMCO Hull Fouling Clause for Time Charterparties, the tribunal found that charterers were not obliged to clean the hull before the vessel departed the idle port. It also examined how lump-sum compensation should be assessed when a vessel is redelivered without cleaning.
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The CATALAN SEA - Relief for Owners as CA clarifies sanctions risk test
In Tonzip Maritime (Singapore) Pte Ltd v 2 Rivers Pte Ltd, the Court of Appeal ruled that positive belief or conclusive evidence of de facto control by a sanctioned individual was not necessary to invoke a sanctions clause, only reasonable determination of a real risk.
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Speed and Performance: FAQs
The Club regularly advises its Members on speed and performance claims. These disputes usually take the form of deductions from hire due to an Owner by a Time Charterer. This FAQ touches on some common issues encountered when preparing, considering and responding to these claims.
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