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As a marine surveyor it may seem you are there to be shot at by just about everyone! Not only may those who have instructed you try and hold you liable if things go wrong but you may find that third…

The practice of issuing switch bills of lading is increasing. What are they, why are they issued, and what are the risks?A "Switch bill of Lading" is issued by, or on behalf of, the carrier…

Guidelines for port agents From time to time ship agents become involved in cases where a casualty has resulted in a General Average act. The agent may be called upon to collect security and a well…

A large number of ITIC's Members have first hand experience of the arbitration process. This may be as a witness in relation to a dispute involving their principals but frequently this method of…

Steven See Chee Beng Steven See started his career in 1966 with Wallem Shipping (Singapore), later training as a shipbroker. In 1974 he co-founded Singapore Shipbrokers, probably the first…

Many ITIC ship agent, shipbroker and ship manager Members become needlessly involved in matters which should only concern their principals because of carelessness in the way that they represent…

ASBA golf day In spite of ITIC being willing to pay claims whenever justified, disappointingly there was no opportunity to do so when the Club sponsored a hole-in-one at the Association of Ship…

Ship agents and brokers must interface on a daily basis with shipowners and operators. As such, they must have a working knowledge of the laws that govern the rights and liabilities of carriers and…

For the serious surveyor, professional indemnity or PI cover is certainly highly desirable but just how much at risk is the average surveyor? Chris Spencer of C.F. Spencer has helped to defend…

ITIC’s Rule 10 provides ship agent and ship broker Members with cover for additional legal expenses and debt collection. This article (in the form of an interview) provides an insight into how the…