Full Description
Readers of Off-hire in Merchant Shipping: Law and Practice will gain a comprehensive understanding of off-hire clauses, their legal and practical implications, and how they function to balance the interests of shipowners and charterers in maritime shipping.
The book provides valuable insights into the mechanisms used to allocate losses resulting from delays and the contractual provisions governing these situations. For practitioners, this book solves the problem of navigating the complexities of off-hire clauses in maritime contracts by presenting the information in an accessible manner. It equips them with the knowledge required to effectively manage disputes, understand the rights and obligations of involved parties, and ensure the smooth operation of commercial relationships. The book's unique feature is its reader-friendly approach to explaining the intricacies of off-hire clauses and maritime law, making it suitable for both professionals and those who are new to the field. This approach addresses the challenge of accessibility often faced by readers when dealing with complex legal topics, ensuring they can efficiently apply the acquired knowledge in practice.
Written for ship owners, ship charterers, ship managers, maritime investors (bankers and financial institutions), maritime lawyers, maritime insurers, policy-makers and practitioners, the book will also be relevant to postgraduate and PhD students, researchers and academics active in this field.
Contents
Table of Cases, Preface, Part 1 OFF-HIRE THEORIES, CHAPTER 1 GENERAL PRINCIPLES, CHAPTER 2 OFF-HIRE CLAUSES, CHAPTER 3 NET LOSS OF TIME CLAUSE, CHAPTER 4 PERIOD OFF-HIRE CLAUSE, CHAPTER 5 CHARTERERS' RESPONSIBILITY, CHAPTER 6 THIRD PARTY INTERVENTION, CHAPTER 7 EQUITABLE SET-OFF, PART 2OFF-HIRE EVENTS, CHAPTER 8 DEFICIENCY OF MEN OR STORES, CHAPTER 9 DEFAULT OF MEN OR NEGLECT OF DUTY, CHAPTER 10 FIRE, CHAPTER 11 GROUNDING, CHAPTER 12 DRYDOCK AND REPAIRS, CHAPTER 13 ACCIDENTS, CHAPTER 14 ARREST/DELAY/DETENTION/CAPTURE/SEIZURE, CHAPTER 15 BREAKDOWN TO HULL, MACHINERY OR EQUIPMENT, CHAPTER 16 FAILURE PASS OF HOLD INSPECTION, CHAPTER 17 ANY OTHER EVENTS, Index
