August 27, 2020

Sell to scrap – can a seller be liable for something that happens during the scrapping process?

At first glance, one might think the answer to this is blindingly obvious. It seems nonsensical for a seller to be liable for a tort committed by the buyer of its ship! However, the answer is not so straightforward when one considers the complex EU legislation... Read more >

August 10, 2020

Shipbuilding contracts: the end of the ‘prevention principle’?

Time is king in shipbuilding contracts. Time-critical obligations are a key part of standard form newbuilding contracts. These include the buyer’s obligation to pay pre-delivery instalments at specific times during the project and the agreed date by which the yard... Read more >

August 3, 2020

Vistrato issues Guide for Ship/Shore Interactions during Solid Bulk Operations

Online dry bulk training specialists Vistrato have produced a detailed COVID-19 “Guide to Ship/Shore Interactions during Solid Bulk Operations”. INTERCARGO and DBTG (International Dry Bulk Terminals Group) have partnered with Vistrato to support and distribute the... Read more >