maritime law

Bill Of Lading in Shipping: Importance, Purpose, And Types

bill of lading

If we search the meaning of the term “bill”, it is defined as a printed or written statement of the cost for the goods or services delivered or to be delivered. The term “ lade” means to put the cargo onto a ship or other form of goods carrier.

Thus, a bill of lading in shipping is a record of traded goods which have been received on board. It is a document that establishes an agreement between a shipper and a transportation company for the transportation of goods. Transportation Company...

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What is Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan?

SEEMP Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan

With the growing concerns over increasing greenhouse gases and consumption of fossil fuels, the maritime industry governing body IMO has already taken positive steps by implementing the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI), which monitors the amount of CO2 and harmful emissions from ships.

The idea of Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is to improve the hull design and machinery operations and to reduce the CO2 emissions by increasing the ship’s overall efficiency.

However, the SEEM plan...

https://www.marineinsight.com/maritime-law/what-is-ship-energy-efficiency-management-plan/

Court ruling validates definition of ‘carriage’ under Athens Convention

The UK Club issued a Legal Update informing that a recent court decision cemented a precedent judgement in favour of the operator, regarding at which point “carriage” concludes for the purpose of the Athens Convention in the context of passengers disembarking from a cruise ship.

The case was similar to another one reported in the port of Malaga, Spain, that led to respective judgement. According to the case, a passenger was disembarking the ‘Thomson Dream’ on 16 January 2015, when she allegedly...

https://safety4sea.com/court-ruling-validates-definition-of-carriage-under-athens-convention/

The legal implications of Drugs and Alcohol at sea

The Shipowners Club issued a revised edition of its ‘Drugs and Alcohol at Sea’ booklet, to assist with the prevention of related incidents as well as encouraging healthy lifestyle choices and the positive wellbeing of seafarers. The guide includes signs to assist operators in identifying drug and alcohol related issues onboard, legal implications, as well as loss prevention advice.

The World Drug Report 2017 identified that while there has been a slight decline in the use of some drugs such as...

https://safety4sea.com/the-legal-implications-of-drugs-and-alcohol-at-sea/

Standard Club: A guide to key offshore jurisdictions

The Standard P&I Club issued a guide analyzing how the law in a particular offshore jurisdiction may impact the enforceability of key contractual provisions, to help operators who are exploring new opportunities in diverse territories.

In fifteen separate regions, this guide provides a snapshot view for the selected countries, where the Club considers:

  • the right to limit liability
  • specifically the right to limit liability in respect of wreck removal
  • the application and geographical reach of the...

https://safety4sea.com/standard-club-a-guide-to-key-offshore-jurisdictions/

IMO focuses on effective implementation of treaties at national level

As part of its efforts to improve the way its treaties and conventions are implemented at a national level, the IMO offered an intensive 5-day workshop for lawyers and legislative drafters at IMO Headquarters, on 1-5 October, to provide them with the tools they need to understand the treaties and how these are developed and adopted.

For treaties implementation, domestic implementing legislation is required, but audits carried out by IMO reveal that, in many countries, it either doesn’t exist or...

https://safety4sea.com/imo-focuses-on-effective-implementation-of-treaties-at-national-level/

Tips to ensure a positive PSC inspection under Liberian law

Liberia Maritime Authority issued a document to assist Master’s on their responsibilities and duties under Liberian Maritime Law and Regulations and provide guidance to ensure a positive Port State Control inspection.

Maritime Law §296

The duties of the Master include, among others, the following:

  • To assume full responsibility for the safety of the members of the crew and passengers,if any, and to take all necessary and appropriate steps in connection there with;
  • To assume full responsibility for...

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