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A gas carrier managed by one of ITIC’s members suffered main engine damage. The owners conducted a survey on the main engine and found that the piston ring had been subject to excessive use and…

Fifteen pallets of leather were stolen from a depot in Argentina. The ship agent was held jointly and severally liable with the ship owner for the value of the cargo, which was USD 260,000. The ship…

A berth broker member was engaged by an owner of a berth to sell it on his behalf. Negotiations commenced with one buyer who continually required changes to the memorandum of agreement (moa)…

A company ordered a ferry from a shipyard. A naval architect member was appointed to supervise the build but the design had been produced by another naval architect. As the vessel was to be used on…

A ship agent was advised by a shipping line that with effect from 1st January 2007, all containers in Indian Ports would be subject to a new import detention charge handled on behalf of their…

A naval architect was contacted by a company to design a yacht for a race. The yacht was built and sailed over 10,000 miles without fault. However, when the yacht was lifted from the water, several…

A cargo of South African grapefruit arrived in a far eastern port. One of the duties of the ship agent was to arrange for a surveyor to go on board and, amongst other things, check that the seals on…

Norwegian shipbrokers were involved in negotiations for a voyage charter. When entering the market, they described the charters as “first class.” It was also alleged that during the negotiations,…

A ship agent in Egypt received a distress call from an owner, stating that his ship had lost power and needed to be towed into harbour. The Egyptian navy had to provide the rescue service. In order…

1. ESTABLISH THE IDENTITY OF YOUR CLIENT BEFORE YOU ACT Ship agents: Have you been appointed by the charterer to be the owner’s agent? Is your principal a well known ship manager, or the manager…