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New agency appointment agreement

FONASBA and BIMCO have recently published a new agreement for use by ship agents. The agreement is intended to cover one-off port calls and sets out the parties’ obligations in a short and simple

Always get instructions in writing

Always get instructions in writing

A marine surveyor was requested to carry out an “On Hire Bunker” survey. Upon the surveyor’s arrival at the ship, the Master verbally informed the surveyor that tank number 3 starboard and tank

The role of the P&I correspondent

ITIC insures the professional liabilities of many of the world's leading P&I Club correspondents and this article examines the role of correspondents as well as their potential exposure to

Aircraft Designer

Aircraft Designer

Manufacturing problems always end up on the designer’s desk A designer of light aircraft was asked by an aircraft builder to design a single turbo prop aircraft, which was to be used for an air

Brexit – business as usual for ITIC’s European members

In April 2019 we set out the arrangements that were being made to ensure that ITIC could continue to provide its cover in the EU once Brexit had been finalised. These were concluded by 1st November

5 essential tips for customer due diligence in shipping

5 essential tips for customer due diligence in shipping

1.   Establish the identity of your client Identify all parties involved in a transaction, including ship owners, charterers and sub-charterers. Confirm who appointed you and who will

Business as usual after Brexit

In December 2017, a circular was sent to all members and brokers explaining that ITIC would need to make arrangements in order to continue to trade in Europe after Britain’s exit from the EU. ITIC

ITIC & Brexit

ITIC is now writing EU policies via a fronting arrangement. In April 2019 we set out the arrangements that were being made to ensure that ITIC could continue to provide its cover in the EU once

Copyright confusion

Copyright confusion

A marine consultant and marine surveyor worked under the company name of ABC Ltd (not the real name). The surveyor, without realising, used the logo (really just a type of font) of another company

Surveyor Liable despite properly performing contractual duty

A case recently reported by the Transport Intermediaries Club illustrates how a marine surveyor can be held liable for substantial damages even when properly performing his contractual duties.