Charterparties forum

The London International Shipping Week charterparties legal forum, chaired by Chris Smith QC, saw Nevil Phillips speaking on cargo liquefaction and the issues which can arise under time charters. Saira Paruk spoke on the recent decision in Ark Shipping Co LLC v Silverburn Shipping (IOM) Ltd (The Arctic) [2019] EWCA Civ 1161 and the obligation to keep the vessel in class during the term of the charter, and Koye Akoni considered the decision in Classic Maritime Inc v Limbungan Makmur Sdn Bhd [2019] EWCA Civ 1102 and its impact on invoking force majeure and exception clauses; Quadrant were counsel in both of these cases.

Cargo liquefaction: issues arising under time charters