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01/01/2009
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 caused damage to the main engine....
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 owner did not pay the claim...
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) proposed by the owner. The owner...
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 an international route, she had...
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 principal. These charges are paid by...
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 cracks were noticed along the...
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 the hatches were intact. It is...
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, they made positive...
03/03/2008
In order to assist shipowners and operators to identify those agents and brokers that are knowledgeable, have experience, a good financial standing and background and a demonstrable and tangible commitment to quality, FONASBA has...
A bunker broker received an order from a ship operator for a stem of fuel oil and marine diesel oil. The operator provided the specifications and quoted the bunker clause from the relevant charterparty which stated, “Bunkers to...