The law applies in some form to every aspect of our lives and especially so in shipping as it is such an international and complex business. An invaluable reference covering many areas of wet and dry law, legal aspects of charterparties and bills of lading and conventions on the carriage of goods by sea.
Nearly all practical documents of an international nature involved with shipping business are based on English law and a vast majority of international contracts of sale of commodities and the contracts of their carriage are governed by English law.
Shipping Law covers many areas of wet and dry law. Legal aspects of charterparties and bills of lading are examined and conventions on the carriage of goods by sea are discussed. Ship ownership and Admiralty jurisdiction, general average, salvage, towage, collision, dispute resolution and limitation of liability are some of the legal issues considered in this book.
Problems and disputes will arise in all aspects of shipping business and so Shipping Law will be of great value to all professionals who are involved in the business of shipping.
Legal Principles in Shipping Business describes the way that shipping law affects how the industry conducts itself. It explains the nuts and bolts of charter parties and different types of shipping documentation, and describes the principles and the essential ingredients of contract law.
Offering financial protection against maritime and transit losses, marine insurance gives the shipping industry the confidence to trade. Without the shelter to risk presented by insurance, shipping transactions and operations would be severely curtailed as players would have to rely on their own funds to cover incidents, loss or damage.
There are hundreds of roles in the shipping industry and they all fit into the whole like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. This book will help bring the picture into focus.
Finance is at the heart of global industries and shipping is no exception. This book takes the guesswork out of financial planning, delivering professionally reviewed guidance on markets, cycles, sources, options and security, from both sides of the financing fence.
Tanker markets are driven by a number of economic factors, which along with technical, operational and regulatory aspects pose specific challenges to shipowners. This book is aimed at trainee brokers and all those with an interest in the market, where a qualified and experienced broker can have a major influence on a company’s fortunes.
Legal Principles in Shipping Business describes the way that shipping law affects how the industry conducts itself. It explains the nuts and bolts of charter parties and different types of shipping documentation, and describes the principles and the essential ingredients of contract law.
Container ships have largely taken over the tasks of carrying goods to market internationally. Large container ships have satisfied the promoters of economies of scale. Covering vessels, liner services and trade routes, industry consolidation and alliances, the book includes legal, financial and documentary aspects.
Offering financial protection against maritime and transit losses, marine insurance gives the shipping industry the confidence to trade. Without the shelter to risk presented by insurance, shipping transactions and operations would be severely curtailed as players would have to rely on their own funds to cover incidents, loss or damage.
Port and terminal managers have had to adapt fast to meet rising demand driven by the rapid expansion in world trade during the 21st century. Globalisation has put port models under growing pressure in increasingly competitive cargo markets. Better productivity - through expansion or more efficient use of existing assets - is crucial for economic survival.
