FOCUSED CHARTERING WORKSPACE
Chartering Clauses
Clause concepts explained through commercial purpose, the question to ask at the desk and the risk created by unclear wording.
Clause Explorer — commercial concepts
Notice of Readiness (NOR)
Desk question: When and where can valid NOR be tendered? Risk: incorrect commencement of laytime and claim exposure.
Safe Port / Safe Berth
Desk question: Who nominates and what safety obligation applies under the exact wording/law? Risk: physical or navigational unsafety, delay and damage exposure.
Off-Hire
Desk question: Which event must occur and what causal/time requirements apply? Risk: hire deduction disputes.
Speed & Consumption
Desk question: What performance warranty, weather definition, current allowance and evidence standard applies? Risk: performance claims.
Bunkers
Desk question: Who supplies, pays and bears quality/quantity risk? Risk: machinery damage, off-spec claims and redelivery disputes.
War / Piracy / Sanctions
Desk question: What rights exist to refuse, reroute, terminate or allocate additional cost? Risk: unlawful or unsafe performance and major cost exposure.
Ice
Desk question: What happens if a port becomes inaccessible or unsafe because of ice? Risk: delay, deviation and nomination disputes.
Bills of Lading / Indemnities
Desk question: Does an instruction conflict with the C/P or document facts? Risk: cargo/document liability and indemnity exposure.