Club Articles This page showcases insights from our team and network, covering key judgments, legislation and industry trends. Below you will find hot topics along with all articles throughout the years. Articles Latest Articles View More Articles VOYWAR 1993: Alternative Voyage Orders and Frustration By Ingrid Hu Posted on June 29 2026 By Ingrid Hu Published June 29 2026 Articles Articles Hull Cleaning Costs Under BIMCO Hull Fouling Clause In a rare ruling on the BIMCO Hull Fouling Clause for Time Charterparties, the tribunal found that charterers were not obliged to clean the hull before the vessel departed the idle port. It also examined how lump-sum compensation should be assessed when a vessel is redelivered without cleaning. By Pushpa Pandya Posted on June 24 2026 By Pushpa Pandya Published June 24 2026 Articles Articles The CATALAN SEA - Relief for Owners as CA clarifies sanctions risk test In Tonzip Maritime (Singapore) Pte Ltd v 2 Rivers Pte Ltd, the Court of Appeal ruled that positive belief or conclusive evidence of de facto control by a sanctioned individual was not necessary to invoke a sanctions clause, only reasonable determination of a real risk. By Marcia Perucca Posted on June 15 2026 By Marcia Perucca Published June 15 2026 Articles Articles Speed and Performance: FAQs The Club regularly advises its Members on speed and performance claims. These disputes usually take the form of deductions from hire due to an Owner by a Time Charterer. This FAQ touches on some common issues encountered when preparing, considering and responding to these claims. By Heloise Campbell Posted on June 11 2026 By Heloise Campbell Published June 11 2026 Articles Articles Shipowners Liability Limits in Brazil Brazil applies strict domestic maritime liability laws rather than international limits, leaving shipowners, especially for pollution claims, exposed to uncapped risk, despite possible future reform for oil tankers under CLC 92. By Toby Orford Posted on April 29 2026