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Missed message

A ship agent received notification from their principal that the port of destination had issued new regulations specifying that ships carrying specific dangerous cargo would not be permitted to enter

Frozen pastry D’oh!

Frozen pastry D’oh!

A 40ft reefer container laden with 12 tons of frozen pastry and baking dough in pallets was booked to be transported from Europe to the Middle East via the port of Antwerp. The cargo was loaded in

Conflicting clauses

Conflicting clauses

A shipbroker acted as the sole broker for a voyage charterparty. The charterers and owners both had their preferred laycan clauses and instructed the broker to use their specific clause. The broker

Confection convection

Confection convection

An agent set a reefer at -18 instead of +18 degrees for a cargo of candy going from India to Angola. The cargo, which was worth US$ 20,000, was a total loss. The claim also included

You don't have to make a mistake to be sued...

One of the benefits of insurance with ITIC is the cover provided for defence costs.  As a naval architect you could receive a claim from a vessel owner for a case you worked on even if you were

Lengthy legal dispute

An architect was contracted to design the hull and rigging for a new yacht. Another naval architecture firm was contracted to design the interior. The yacht was completed and delivered

Standard Trading Conditions for Surveyors and Consultants

Whenever you are appointed by a client, you must ensure that your terms and conditions are incorporated in your contract, if it is possible to do so. ITIC’s recommended Standard

Guidelines on incorporating terms and conditions

Guidelines on incorporating terms and conditions

Having an excellent set of Standard Terms and Conditions (Terms) in your desk drawer, or on your website, is all very well, but unless you have incorporated them into your dealings with your client,

Setting out for a claim

Setting out for a claim

A hydrographic surveyor member of ITIC also carried out land surveys. They were contracted to set-out a shore entry point of a subsea power cable. The setting out of the entry points was done

Underwriting report

ITIC’s target for new premium income in the 2018 year (the period 1st June 2018 – 31st May 2019) was set at US$ 2.75m. We are pleased to report that the actual new premium gained for the year was US$