legal notes
A real case or incident, then what it means in practice. General information only — not legal advice.
↓ sections: cases guides disputes
cases
Arrest and release: what to do in the first 24 hours
A vessel is arrested at a Turkish port. Who to call, what security is likely required, and the practical steps that get her released fastest.
Short title of the event and the legal question it raises
What happened, the legal angle (charterparty terms, liability, jurisdiction), and the practical takeaway for owners and charterers.
guides
Laytime and demurrage: a quick field guide
When laytime starts, what stops the clock, and who pays when it overruns — plus why most demurrage arguments are won on the paperwork.
disputes
Cargo claims 101
Bill-of-lading terms, who bears the loss, and the notices that protect your position when cargo turns up short or damaged.