Consultancy
Consultancy Scope
Bazina Shipping provides structured, independent advisory focused exclusively on chartering, contractual exposure, and commercial risk management.
Our consultancy is preventive in nature — designed to position clients correctly before liabilities escalate.
Charterparty Drafting & Advanced Contract Review
• Detailed review of Time Charter, Voyage Charter, and CoA
• Risk analysis of standard forms and rider clauses
• Identification of exposure within performance, indemnity, and off-hire provisions
• Structured amendment recommendations aligned with operational realitie
Pre-Fixture Commercial Risk Advisory
• Exposure assessment prior to fixture confirmation
• Risk analysis linked to freight structure and trading pattern
• Evaluation of liability triggers
• Advisory during negotiation stage to protect contractual position
Fixture Negotiation Risk Support
• Commercial risk review of recap terms prior to confirmation
• Advisory on wording adjustments impacting exposure
• Strategic positioning guidance during final negotiation stages We do not act as brokers — we protect contractual exposure within the fixture process.
Post-Fixture Performance & Contract Interpretation
• Ongoing charterparty interpretation support
• Advisory on operational decisions affecting contractual rights
• Review of notices prior to issuance
• Documentation positioning to preserve claims or defenses Commercial oversight continues throughout charter execution.
Laytime & Demurrage Advisory
• Preventive laytime risk assessment
• Review of Statements of Facts and documentation
• Demurrage and despatch exposure analysis
• Time bar and notice compliance advisory
• Strategic claim positioning before escalation
Performance Default & Loss of Hire Exposure
• Assessment of performance-related disputes
• Loss of hire and off-hire exposure analysis
• Speed and consumption dispute advisory
• Evaluation of breach allegations prior to formal claim
Contract Cancellation & Vessel Withdrawal Advisory
• Exposure review prior to contract cancellation
• Advisory before vessel withdrawal
• Commercial consequence assessment of repudiatory breach positions
•Strategic positioning before arbitration or court escalation We advise before irreversible steps are taken.
Commercial Claims Positioning & Dispute Preparation Support
• Documentation review for commercial strength
• Exposure analysis prior to arbitration or litigation
• Technical-commercial opinion in chartering disputes
• Advisory coordination with legal counsel where required
Ongoing Strategic Advisory (Retainer Model)
For organizations requiring structured chartering oversight, Bazina Shipping provides continuous commercial advisory support, including:
• Multi-fixture contract review
• Real-time charter interpretation
• Operational-commercial alignment guidance
• Exposure management across active charters
Clients gain access to senior-level chartering expertise without the structural cost of maintaining a permanent in-house commercial risk department.
Engagement Formats
• Independent Contract Review
• Pre-Fixture Risk Opinion
• Post-Fixture Performance Advisory
• Dispute Exposure Assessment
• Strategic Monthly Retainer
All advisory services are delivered through structured written opinions designed for executive-level review and commercial decision support.
Our Position
We are not brokers.
We do not replace legal counsel.
We provide commercially grounded, operationally informed chartering advisory that strengthens contractual position before legal exposure arises.
We position risk correctly — before it becomes liability.
Charterparty Drafting & Advanced Contract Review
• Detailed review of Time Charter, Voyage Charter, and CoA
• Risk analysis of standard forms and rider clauses
• Identification of exposure within performance, indemnity, and off-hire provisions
• Structured amendment recommendations aligned with operational realitie
Pre-Fixture Commercial Risk Advisory
• Exposure assessment prior to fixture confirmation
• Risk analysis linked to freight structure and trading pattern
• Evaluation of liability triggers
• Advisory during negotiation stage to protect contractual position
Fixture Negotiation Risk Support
• Commercial risk review of recap terms prior to confirmation
• Advisory on wording adjustments impacting exposure
• Strategic positioning guidance during final negotiation stages
We do not act as brokers — we protect contractual exposure within the fixture process.
Post-Fixture Performance & Contract Interpretation
• Ongoing charterparty interpretation support
• Advisory on operational decisions affecting contractual rights
• Review of notices prior to issuance
• Documentation positioning to preserve claims or defenses
Commercial oversight continues throughout charter execution.
Laytime & Demurrage Advisory
• Preventive laytime risk assessment
• Review of Statements of Facts and documentation
• Demurrage and despatch exposure analysis
• Time bar and notice compliance advisory
• Strategic claim positioning before escalation
Performance Default & Loss of Hire Exposure
• Assessment of performance-related disputes
• Loss of hire and off-hire exposure analysis
• Speed and consumption dispute advisory
• Evaluation of breach allegations prior to formal claim
Contract Cancellation & Vessel Withdrawal Advisory
• Exposure review prior to contract cancellation
• Advisory before vessel withdrawal
• Commercial consequence assessment of repudiatory breach positions
• Strategic positioning before arbitration or court escalation
We advise before irreversible steps are taken.
Commercial Claims Positioning & Dispute Preparation Support
• Documentation review for commercial strength
• Exposure analysis prior to arbitration or litigation
• Technical-commercial opinion in chartering disputes
• Advisory coordination with legal counsel where required
Ongoing Strategic Advisory (Retainer Model)
For organizations requiring structured chartering oversight, Bazina Shipping provides continuous commercial advisory support, including:
• Multi-fixture contract review
• Real-time charter
interpretation
• Operational-commercial
alignment guidance
• Exposure management
across active charters
Clients gain access to senior-level chartering expertise without the structural cost of maintaining a permanent in-house commercial risk department.
Engagement Formats
• Independent Contract Review
• Pre-Fixture Risk Opinion
• Post-Fixture Performance Advisory
• Dispute Exposure Assessment
• Strategic Monthly Retainer
All advisory services are delivered through structured written opinions designed for executive-level review and commercial decision support.
Our Position
We are not brokers.
We do not replace legal counsel.
We provide commercially grounded, operationally informed chartering advisory that strengthens contractual position before legal exposure arises.
We position risk correctly — before it becomes liability.
Request a Confidential Consultancy Discussion
Organizations requiring structured commercial risk advisory in chartering matters are invited to initiate a confidential discussion.
All enquiries are reviewed directly and handled with strict professional discretion at senior level.
To request a consultation, please complete the enquiry form below. A preliminary review will be conducted to determine scope and advisory suitability.
Consultancy Enquiry Form
Advisory Disclaimer
Bazina Shipping provides independent commercial and operational advisory services in relation to maritime chartering and contract performance.
Our consultancy does not constitute legal representation or formal legal advice. Where legal determination or representation is required, engagement of qualified maritime legal counsel remains the client’s responsibility. Advisory opinions are commercially focused and based on documentation and information provided at the time of engagement.