BIMCO has just published a cyber security clause addressing the contractual issues that can arise from a cyber security incident. The UK Club’s Francesco Tundo was a member of the drafting sub-committee. Francesco’s article on the clause, found on the UK Defence Club’s website, can be accessed here.
Members with any questions on the clause are invited to address these directly to Francesco.
The UK P&I Club recently held a Webinar on the subject of Mooring operations and safety; the Webinar received overwhelming response with about 2350 registrations from 78 countries.
The preparation of cargo holds for the next intended carriage is a critical operation which requires careful planning and execution; this article considers a number of legal issues which may arise, including terms commonly used in charterparties to describe the cleanliness of cargo holds, the consequences of failing to comply with such terms, potentially resulting in off-hire claims and damages, and the role of the independent surveyor.
