Question 1 You are the chartering manager of a shipping company that transports liquid-bulk cargo from Australia to North American countries. You are not satisfied with the current voyage charter party being used and want to develop your own voyage charter party by selecting relevant clauses from the AMWELSH 93 and ASBATANKVOY charter parties provided in Appendix 2 and Appendix 3 available in MyLO under the ‘Content’ tab,‘Table of Contents’, ‘Appendices to Readings’ respectively.
Select the appropriate clauses from AMWELSH 93 and ASBATANKVOY charter parties which, in your opinion, are the most suitable from a charterer’s perspective (the shipping company), either in their current form or with slight modification.
The clauses should be selected to cover the following topics: 1. Naming of loading and discharging ports 2. Hours for loading and discharging 3. Laytime 4. Canceling of charter party 5. Issuance and terms of Bills of Lading 6. Arbitration 7. Cleaning of tanks 8. Payment of Freight and Brokerage 9. Demurrage 10. War risks Justify your selection of clauses. In answering the question clearly indicate the modification(s) if any that the selected clause(s) may require. [20 Marks]
Question 2 The strategies employed by liner shipping companies are increasingly influenced by concerns for the natural environment. With the help of real-world examples, discuss how such strategies are impacting liner shipping operations. [12 Marks]
Question 3 Discuss how the use of information technology is increasing the visibility and cost-effectiveness of services provided by container shipping companies. [8 Marks] Business Law Assignment: I need help writing a research paper.
