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How long have you worked at ITIC? It’s been only one month since I joined ITIC. What is the biggest challenge when it comes to claims? I have a legal background, and the most challenging aspect at…

A ship manager managed two ships for the same owner pursuant to two BIMCO Shipman contracts. For one ship, the owners alleged that the managers mismanaged their ships by failing to identify…

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…

A tanker was fixed for a voyage. The voyage included an option to call at an additional war risk premium (AWRP) area. As per the terms of the charter party the charterer was liable to pay the AWRP if…

In respect of a voyage charter, the charterer nominated an ITIC member as the discharge port agent. The charterer asked the agent to confirm storage costs for the cargo up to such time when the…

I have been asked - Is there really a difference between negligence and gross negligence under English law? English law has no real concept of “gross negligence” but the courts will try and give…

Here at ITIC we are often asked about a shipbroker’s right to claim commission. There are three common scenarios, other than where the owner and/or charterer refuses to pay a shipbroker’s undisputed…

A chartering broker acted for the charterer of a ship. They agreed with the owner, via a Skype call, to pay a higher freight rate in exchange for the owner agreeing to split the Panama Canal transit…

A ship manager managed a ship for a very short period of time (six months) subject to a Shipman contract. The ship was over 12 years old when their management started. A claim was made against the…

A marine surveyor was approached by a reputable law firm to provide an expert written opinion on behalf of their client. The surveyor was requested to provide an expert written opinion on the trade…