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31/05/1999
The technical manager of a tanker which he had managed for three years, found himself on the receiving end of a claim from the owner for US$ 1,400,000. Multiple claims were made, mostly without any particular merit,...
One of the most important aspects of ITIC’s insurance is the payment of legal costs. Even if the Member has absolutely no liability for the claim against him, a defence has to be prepared and the costs can be...
When port employees went on strike at a South American port, 50 containers of orange juice had to wait two weeks on the dock until the next ship sailed. The sheer volume of reefer cargo which congested the strike-bound port...
A firm of cargo superintendents sampled a shipment of wheat bound for France. The samples were sent to a laboratory for testing for various specifications, which included moisture, protein and admixture. The samples...
Two consignments, each of 712 cartons of children’s shoes, were carried on the same ship from Shanghai to Kotka, Finland, under two bills of lading with similar numbers. When the Shanghai agent was authorised by the shipper...
A cargo of ethyl alcohol was discharged from a ship at Hamburg in damaged condition. The cargo insurers paid the claim for damage, and obtained a letter of guarantee from the ship owner’s P&I Club. The guarantee...
02/08/1998
ITIC is often asked whether a shipbroker is entitled to claim his commission. It is very important to remember that each case should be considered on its own facts. Shipbroker cut out of negotiations There...
An English ship broker remitted a balance of hire of US$ 30,000 twice to his European counter- part. In spite of many promises the European shipbroker failed to pay back the funds and court proceedings were commenced. ...
The Club's lawyers arrested a tanker in Abidjan, much to the disgust and ire of the master who threatened the court bailiff with bodily harm. The owner paid and the same bailiff tried to release the ship. The master...
Unpaid disbursements are not the only problem which face ship agents. In many countries ship agents have a joint and several liability with their principal for cargo claims, customs penalties, dock damage, etc. If a...