Who Pays the Delay? The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the most sensitive and strategically critical shipping routes in the world. The situation in the region is tragic, and our thoughts are with those affected. For shipping and marine…
In time charter operations, disputes rarely arise because of poorly drafted contracts.They arise because the vessel’s operation is not aligned with the commercial framework of the charterparty. At the center of this alignment is one key figure: the Ship Master.…
In voyage chartering, few principles create more confusion — and costly disputes — than the rule: “Once on Demurrage, Always on Demurrage.” Many charterers are surprised to find a vessel already on demurrage before cargo operations even begin.This often leads…
In ship chartering, disputes rarely begin with dramatic events.They often start with something much more fundamental: the condition of the vessel itself. Seaworthiness and cargoworthiness are not just technical concepts — they are core legal obligations that directly influence charterparty…
Stowaways are often treated as a purely operational issue. In reality, they create significant commercial, legal, and time charter exposure for shipowners, charterers, and shipbrokers alike. Across many fixtures, the real impact of stowaways only becomes visible after sailing, when…
Laytime and demurrage disputes rarely arise because of calculation errors. In practice, most disputes originate from misinterpretation, poor documentation, and lack of commercial awareness. These are not mathematical problems — they are contractual and operational failures. Why Laytime Disputes Happen…
