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25/10/2023
October, 2023 - Israel-Gaza conflict: contractual implications FAQs
The following FAQs have been put together to provide general guidance and to highlight the type of contractual issues that might arise following the conflict in Israel-Gaza. The situation is very fluid and Members are advised...

25/10/2023
The importance of co-assurance for ship managers
Ayşegül Wallis, Account Executive at ITIC, spoke with Ester Toumpouris, Partner at Ince in Cyprus, about the “Ocean Victory” Bulk Carrier, which lost steerage and subsequently grounded. The crew were safely evacuated from the vessel before she broke apart. This was followed by the court case in 2006 regarding a breach of the safe port obligation warranty. Even though The Ocean Victory is a case concerning safe port obligation, the Supreme Court thought that the co-assurance clause is equally essential. Due to the co-assurance provisions, the subrogated insurers were not entitled to claim against the demise charterer. In this episode, Ester sheds light on co-assurance and the relevant BIMCO co-assurance clause.

29/09/2023
Singapore Seminar - Don't be fuelled: Bunkering myths debunked
The quality of bunker fuel continues to be a source of concern for shipowners and charterers. This seminar will look at steps that can be taken to reduce the risk and extent of fuel-related claims. Speakers include...

28/09/2023
Bunkers: A Guide to Quality and Quantity Claims
The quality of bunker fuel continues to be a source of concern to shipowners and charterers. Over the last 40 years or so, enhanced refining techniques have resulted in a decline in the quality of residual fuel. Unfortunately,...

25/09/2023
AIM Member Social 26th September 2023 – Plymouth
Thanks to AIM’s Member Mountbatten Watersports & Activities Centre, Plymouth for letting us host our Member gathering on 26th September . It was great to see so many of you make the afternoon. The Centre commands stunning views looking out towards Plymouth’s historic Barbican area, the Hoe and across to Mount Edgecumbe.


