WebIf either of the parties fails to meet their obligations in respect of draft then the provisions of Clause 18 (Lighterage) take effect. Boxes 14 and 15 There are two alternative freight payment methods available under COAL-OREVOY – on shipment or on arrival. Lightering (also called lighterage) is the process of transferring cargo between vessels of different sizes, usually between a barge (lighter) and a bulker or oil tanker. Lightering is undertaken to reduce a vessel's draft so it can enter port facilities that cannot accept large fully-loaded ocean-going vessels. … See more Lightering was practiced for all types of cargo for centuries. Prior to the 19th century introduction of steamships too large to enter some of the ports they intended to serve, in which case lightering became necessary … See more • Transport portal • Lighter (barge) • Lighter aboard ship • Lighterage clause See more Wet bulk Lightering for tankers typically occurs in the EEZ, generally between 20 nautical miles (40 km) and 60 nautical miles (110 km) from the shore, and can be performed while the ships are at anchor, drifting, or underway. The … See more • 'Adventures in Energy' animated description of lightering • SPT Maritime Services information on lightering See more
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WebProperly-drafted lighterage clauses might well have achieved this result; the exculpatory provisions of the present bill of lading, however, were rendered void under the Harter Act even for purposes of forcing the shipper to prove negligence. Isthmian Steamship Co. v. California Spray-Chemical Corp., 290 F.2d at 490-491. http://www.theshippinglawblog.com/2010/07/guide-to-contracts-of-affreightment.html the need to know library
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WebClause 12: `All lighterage and use of craft in discharging shall be at the risk and expense of the goods.' The Court said: Under Section 1 of the Harter Act, therefore, Clauses 1 and 12 of the present bill of lading, taken by themselves, would appear to be void insofar as they attempt to shift the risk of lighterage to the goods. WebClause 1 - Definitions Clause 2 - Carrier’s Tariff Clause 3 - Law and Jurisdiction Clause 4 - Methods and Routes of Transportation Clause 5 - Stowage Clause 6 - Hindrances, etc. … WebLighterage-Damage to cargo-Breach of warranty to provide seaworthy vessel- Unseaworthiness of barge-Bad stowage - Overloading - Stages of contract undertaken-London Lighterage Clause -Judgment for goods-owners. The rest of this document is only available to i-law.com online subscribers. If you are already a subscriber, click login … the need to know lyrics