This charterparty approved by the Chamber of Shipping of the United Kingdom is in general use for shipments of grain from the River Plate to all parts of the world. It was published in 1914. … [Read more...]

Such legislation is introduced by countries to make uniform rules for the carriage of goods by sea, usually under bills of lading. The legislation generally implements the Hague or Hague-Visby Rules and applies only to bills of lading and waybills and this is stated in the "Clause Paramount" in the charterparty. Examples of legislation are the U.K. Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1971 and the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act of the United States (1936). … [Read more...]

This is the quantity of cargo the ship can carry or the volume of the space the ship has for cargo. It is found in the charterparty clause describing the ship and is part of the shipowner's warranties about the ship. If the ship does not meet the description given by the owner, he could become liable for a "breach of warranty" and have to pay compensation or damages or perhaps even a "breach of condition", allowing the charterers to cancel ("repudiate") the charter. The description of the ship depends on the service for which it is being provided and also the type of charter. For example, … [Read more...]

This is the latest date mutually agreed upon between shipowners and charterers, on which the vessel must be ready to load at the first port or be delivered to the time charterer. The arrival of the vessel on time may be essential to the charterer for various reasons. Should the vessel be late, charterers are entitled to cancel the charterparty. If it appears that a vessel cannot possibly arrive at the port of loading in time and the delay has not been occasioned by events beyond the owners' control, and. which would automatically terminate the charter, the shipowners are bound' to send … [Read more...]

the packing and unpacking of containers usually takes place at shore terminals or at the address of the shipper or consignee. Prior to loading on board the vessel, a valid Container Packing Certificate must be received as evidence that the goods have been packed in such a way as to withstand carriage at sea. It is also a security check that the unit does not contain contraband goods and that the merchandise is as what is described on the certificate. Container units are now electronically scanned at entry to many shipping terminals. … [Read more...]

a charted plan of the vessel’s cargo-carrying spaces which illustrates the type, tonnage and description of goods for designated discharge in the various intended ports of call for the voyage. The plan is constructed by the Cargo Officer and is meant to provide an overall illustration of the distribution of the ship’s cargo. The plan is copied and despatched to the various ports of discharge prior to the ship’s arrival on the berth. It allows relevant cranes to be ordered and stevedore gangs to be employed in advance which subsequently speeds up the time of the vessel lying in port. It is … [Read more...]

a legal requirement for every ship other than those engaged in the carriage of solid or liquid bulk cargoes. The purpose of the manual is to cover all relevant aspects of cargo stowage and securing. Securing devices and methods must meet acceptable criteria for strength, applicable to relevant cargo units, inclusive of containers and Ro-Ro transports. Each manual is prepared in a manner to reflect the individual ship’s needs, relevant to the type of cargo parcels it is engaged to ship. … [Read more...]

the vessel engaged in the carriage of noxious liquid substances must carry a record of the cargo movements affecting the ship. The same ships would also be expected to carry a Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved Procedures and Arrangement Manual, reflecting the operational aspects of the vessel. … [Read more...]

the official listing of all cargo parcels carried on board the vessel. This document is what the master bases his declaration on when entering port; all cargoes being officially declared on the manifest which is subject to inspection by Customs Officers, and port security inspection. … [Read more...]

An instrument for measuring the composition of hydrocarbon gas/air mixtures, usually giving the result as a percentage of the lower flammable limit (LFL). … [Read more...]