LOI for Dummies
Presentation given to the Singapore Branch of Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers on 24 May 2017 download now
Muthu Jagannath
Muthu Jagannath is the Director of NAU Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based marine claims consultancy specialising in Transport Liability, P&I, and Hull & Machinery claims. With decades of experience in maritime law and claims management, he advises shipowners, operators, and cargo interests across the Asia-Pacific region. Jagan is a regular contributor to international maritime conferences including ICMA and writes extensively on developments in shipping law, bills of lading, general average, and arbitration.
Hague / Hague Visby Rules – Can limitation be denied?
The focus of the article is to consider the limitation entitlements available to Carriers under The Hague and The Hague Visby Rules and whether this could be denied by Cargo Interests / Underlying Carriers. The Hague Rules represent the…
Mediation for Shipping / Maritime Disputes
We recently attended two events in which there were serious and vigorous discussions on Mediation. While Mediation has a significant role to play in resolving shipping and maritime disputes, it would be too simplistic to consider this in every dispute.…
Insurance Act 2015 & Enterprise Act 2016 – did it change anything?
In our earlier article on “Pay to be Paid rule – An Anachronism?” we had suggested that with the implementation of the Insurance Act 2015, the “Pay to be Paid” rule found in P&I Club Rules would become redundant. We…
Are we ready for the next one?
Presentation given on the Subject “Insolvency in Shipping” at the Maritime Knowledge Shipping Session 34 on 21 Feb 2017 conducted by General Insurance Association of Singapore and Singapore Maritime Foundation. download now
Pay to be Paid rule – An Anachronism?
This article will consider the effect of the “Pay to be Paid” rule found in the Rules of the P&I Clubs and whether the protection granted to the Clubs in case of insolvency of the Member survives after the implementation…
Interest & Cash Deposit – York Antwerp Rules
One of the changes in the York Antwerp Rules 2016 vis-à-vis the earlier Rules is the provision of interests to be on the basis of a 12 month LIBOR rate for the currency in which the adjustment is prepared +…
The Hanjin Debacle – 1
Hanjin’s bankruptcy has been in the limelight for quite some time. The management of Hanjin is making arrangements to discharge the cargo on board the vessels at the nearest port so as to terminate the voyage. However, some Hanjin vessels…
The Hanjin Debacle – 2
This is a continuation of our earlier article “The Hanjin Debacle -1”. By way of an update, we understand that barring a few Hanjin vessels under arrest, containers have been discharged by Hanjin at various ports and they have asked…
Risk Management – Cargo Surveying
Presentation given at IIMS Dubai on 19 Sep 2016