It is always good practice to ensure that cargo is insured prior to inception of voyage, particularly when the costs for such covers are only a fraction of the value of the cargo. We however come across many shipments wherein…
The English Courts in the recent case of Globalink Transportation and Logistics Worldwide LLP v DHL Projects & Chartering Limited [2019] EWHC 225 (“Globalink v DHL”) denied Globalink the Rule against Set Off on the basis that this rule should…
Given the recent spate of General Average Incidents arising due to container fires, we were recently invited to write on the processes following a General Average for the cargo interests and thank Shipping and Freight Resource for the opportunity. While…
Specialisation has led parties in shipping also to focus on what they do best i.e. focus on their core competencies such as Ship Owning, Operation, Chartering, Feedering, etc. Accordingly, intermediaries would often act as Carriers even though they do not…
The Hague and Hague Visby Rules invariably apply to Bills of Lading as provided by the compulsory application of COGSA or by way of the Paramount Clause. Art II of both the Hague and Hague Visby Rules are similar and…
Much has been written on this topic1and we do not wish to discuss the ground already covered. We would wish to instead set our thoughts on this subject to see whether a solution can be indeed found to avoid or…
We were delighted to speak on Fraudulent Practices in Shipping at the seminar WINDS OF CHANGE – CHALLENGES TO SHIPPING AND THE WAY AHEAD conducted by the ICS East India Branch on 07/08 Dec 2018. The seminar was both well organized and attended by…
Kidnap & Ransom Insurance (“K&R”) was originally developed to protect individuals when they visited high risk areas. However, given the spate of piracy attacks on vessels with the pirates holding the crew members to force Owners to pay ransom, this…
The General Insurance Association of Singapore and Singapore Maritime Foundation regularly conduct talks on developments occurring in the industry (Maritime Knowledge Shipping Session) and invite various Shipping and Marine Insurance professionals to share their knowledge and expertise. The latest…
Due to the different practices in the adjustment General Average, there was clamor for uniformity and which led to the establishment of the York Antwerp Rules, commonly known as YAR (it started with The York Rules 1864 followed by The…