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A marine surveyor has successfully defended a claim exceeding US$5 million following the loss of a yacht at sea after cargo insurers failed to commence legal proceedings within the required time…

Welcome to the 55th edition of ITIC’s Claims Review. The ITIC board met in Montreal for its September 2026 board meeting. ITIC continues to be in excellent health, financially strong and…

Can I terminate a management agreement for unpaid fees? If you’re owed several months of management fees, it’s natural to question whether you can terminate the agreement. The answer often lies in…

A ship called at a Southeast Asian port to load a cargo of timber. Local regulations required a quarantine clearance certificate to be issued before loading could begin. The ship agent mistakenly…

A marine surveyor was engaged to inspect the loading and securing of a yacht being transported as cargo aboard a heavy-lift ship on an international voyage. Following the survey, the surveyor issued…

A New Zealand marine surveyor carried out a commissioning survey on a passenger ship and confirmed that it met the applicable Maritime NZ standards. The ship subsequently entered service conducting…

A shipbroker became involved in a dispute after failing to pass on supporting documents relating to a demurrage claim that owners were pursuing against charterers. The claim concerned delays at…

Watch Account Executive, Maria Michael, explain this claim here. A ship agent was named in a cargo damage claim after mistakenly signing bills of lading “as carrier” rather than as agent. The claim…

After purchasing an ageing bulk carrier, owners appointed technical managers to oversee an overdue special survey and dry docking. Based on information provided by the owners, the managers…

During the negotiation of a Time Charter (T/C), a shipbroker prepared the ship’s Time Charter Description (TCD). Due to an error, the TCD stated the ship’s marine diesel oil (MDO) consumption while…