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BIMCO release EEXI transition clause
May 24, 2022

BIMCO release EEXI transition clause

We recently commented here on the regulatory challenges faced by shipowners from 1 January 2023. To ease this burden, BIMCO have released an EEXI transition clause, a copy of which can be found here. More clauses are set to follow to deal with carbon intensity. It... Read more >
Hull Fouling – who pays?
April 11, 2022

Hull Fouling – who pays?

Recently, we’ve seen an uptick in hull fouling claims. These are usually caused by circumstances where ships have been sitting idle off ports waiting to load or discharge or have been laid up due to issues related to the pandemic. The question is always: who should... Read more >
Expecting the unexpected: the BIMCO Force Majeure Clause
March 15, 2022

Expecting the unexpected: the BIMCO Force Majeure Clause

Recent world events have underlined the unpredictability of the modern world and the need to provide contractually for the unexpected. This is particularly true as the term “force majeure” is not a recognised legal concept under English law. The release of the new... Read more >
BIMCO simplifies its law and arbitration clause
November 9, 2020

BIMCO simplifies its law and arbitration clause

We see many cases where poorly drafted or inconsistent dispute resolution clauses have created confusion. We would therefore encourage all our clients to consider using a standard arbitration clause as a template. From time to time, these templates are reviewed. For... Read more >

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