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Patent problems

Patent problems

An offshore engineering firm was engaged by the head contractor engaged in the construction of an offshore windfarm to design a subsea pile template (“SPT”) to be used to assist in the driving of

Ship Manager is held liable for a cargo claim in tort in the USA

A compelling reason to have a Himalaya clause in your contract. A recent decision in the United States District Court, the Lady Marian, has increased the risk that liability may be imposed on the

Ship Agents’ Liabilities “Himalaya” Clause or Standard Trading Conditions?

Ship agents, like other professionals in the transport industry, need to limit their liability to an amount which is commensurate with their remuneration. Carriers by sea, air and land set out their

Hold Harmless Clauses are not always Mutual!

ITIC provides an insurance related contract review service to all of its members. As the leading professional indemnity insurer for the offshore and hydrographic sector, we are often asked to review

A series of unfortunate events

A series of unfortunate events

An offshore surveying firm signed a contract with an oil company, for the provision of geophysical surveys and geotechnical surveys over certain gas fields. The gas extraction in that field had been

Gas field of dreams

Gas field of dreams

An offshore surveying firm, offering geophysical surveys, signed a contract with an oil company for the provision of geophysical surveys and geotechnical surveys over offshore gas fields. The gas

The offshore and hydrographic sector

ITIC’s involvement within the offshore sector has continued to grow, with the number of members categorised as working within the offshore business increasing from 24 in 2011 to 52 at present. ITIC

A series of unfortunate events

A series of unfortunate events

An offshore surveying firm signed a contract with an oil company, for the provision of geophysical surveys and geotechnical surveys over certain gas fields. The gas extraction in that field had been

ITIC circular: Changes to the French Code des Transports (L5546-1-3 3 °)

Changes to the French Code des Transports (L5546-1-3 3 °) To all French-domiciled yacht managers, including crew agents and their insurance brokers Recent changes to the French Code des

New protection from unexpected financial losses

Ship agents can predict their financial exposure to the usual costs of a port call but there are occasions when unexpected developments mean the final disbursement account is far greater than could