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A pool manager fixed a ship to load a cargo of grain at a South American port. However they advised the owner of the pool of the wrong costs, which were then used to calculate freight. The manager…

A shipbroker acted on a fixture in which main terms were agreed. After the owners confirmed the recap they said to the broker that a certificate for the ship would be issued soon but that for…

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…

An aviation technical consultant and asset manager were insured, amongst other activities, for the provision of aircraft engine borescope inspections. They entered into a contract with a lessor for…

Welcome to this very special edition of ITIC’s Claims Review. This is the 50th edition, with the first ever publication being released back in 1993 – when Bill Clinton was inaugurated as President,…

What is the difference between a Mate’s Receipt (MR) and a Bill of Lading (BL)? This is often asked by some of our ship agent members. Essentially, these are two different documents with…

Following the conclusion of two voyages, the owners sent two claims (heating and demurrage) to the brokers within the contractual time bar, with instructions for the broker to send…

Importers of wines from France into the United States had previously encountered problems with consignments imported through New York during the winter months when the wine could be…

What is your role? I am a Senior Claims Executive, currently handling the European Claims for ITIC Europe. Where were you working before? Please give us a brief overview of your career…

A naval architect was engaged by a customer to design a 24m catamaran to service the offshore oil and gas industry. During sea trials following construction of the vessel and after…