Insights

The “Jackson Reforms” were introduced in April 2013. They give paramount importance to efficient and proportionate cost management, and proper compliance with rules, practice directions and court orders. 

When calculating whether there has been loss of time under an off-hire clause, do you look at the service immediately required of the ship, or is delay to the adventure as a whole to be considered? 

The interpretation of “oil major approvals” clauses in charterparties is often difficult and can give rise to significant disputes. 

The UK Defence Club’s annual seminar roared into Singapore following the F1 night race in September