by Donald Davies
Commencement of Laytime, 4th Edition is the only in depth examination and discussion concerning the most important financial aspect of laytime which can affect all voyage charterparties and international contracts for the sale of goods. Unlike many other publications the information is presented in a style which is readable by ship operators, traders and other lay persons as well as legal professional.
Commencement of Laytime, 4th Edition has been brought up to date with all judgments and reported arbitrations since the previous edition eight years ago and also includes consideration of the recent ISPS Code which became effective in July 2004.
Commencement of Laytime, 4th Edition provides :
The latest important judgments since the last 1998 edition (Court of Appeal and High Court) such as:
The "Happy Day" - commencement of loading/discharging regarding waiver and estoppel
The "Nikmary" - readiness and absolute obligation of the charterer to provide a cargo
The "Mass Glory" - assessment of damages regarding arrival of vessel and setting off laytime
The "Stolt Spur" - owners using their vessel for their own purposes while it waits for berth
The "Solon" - exceptions
A large number of additional London Maritime Arbitrations
Fully revised and improved chapters, with special attention being paid to changes in and clarification of, the law as reflected by the judgments and reported arbitrations
New sections on:
non-production of bills of lading
2004 ISPS Code
International contracts for the sale of goods
Fal Oil v. Petronas
Kronos v. Sempra 2004
Who should read Commencement of Laytime, 4th Edition :
Commencement of Laytime, 4th Edition is essential reading and/or reference, for all those who have to deal with laytime in voyage charterparties and international contracts for the sale of goods such as:
ship owners/operators
shipbrokers
charterers
traders
barristers
solicitors
arbitrators
anyone lecturing or studying maritime law
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