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2019-09
LP 34/2019 Claims for Underwater Inspection Expenses arising from Ambiguity in Time Charterparty Hull Fouling Clauses
A bottom fouling clause is often incorporated in charter parties upon agreement between the owner and the charterer on arranging hull cleaning whenever necessary to avoid vessel underperformance and over consumption. In such cases, an underwater inspection will be scheduled previously for assessment and plan-making.
30
2019-08
LP 33/2019 A Summary of 108 Maritime Incident Investigation Reports
Based on 108 investigation reports made public by China MSA in recent years, this summary is prepared to thoroughly discuss reasons behind the collisions so that lessons can be learnt, and preventive measures taken.
20
2019-08
LP 32/2019 AIS Made Mandatory in Indonesian Waters
The Indonesian Ministry of Transportation has approved a new regulation to make it mandatory for vessels calling in Indonesian waters to install and activate an Automatic Identification System (AIS).
19
2019-08
LP 31/2019 More About War Risks Insurance: Listed Areas, Terms of Cover and Additional Premium
Based on LP 22/2019 War Risks Insurance: Reflecting on Recent Tanker Attacks near the Persian Gulf, this circular is prepared to further talk about practical issues in war risk insurance.
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2019-08
LP 30/2019 South America: Delivery of Cargo without Presenting the Original Bills of Lading
Recent years have seen numerous claims arising from cargo delivery without the presence of the original bill of lading in some South American countries.