Shipping Law - Registration And Ownership, Agents, Shipping Contracts, Maritime Liens, Marine Insurance, Salvage, General Average
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The area of maritime law that is concerned with ships and the individuals employed in or around them, as well as the shipment of goods by merchant vessels.
U.S. shipping law is a complex body of customs, legislation, international treaties, and court decisions dealing with the rights and responsibilities of ownership and operation of vessels that travel on the high seas. Much of the COMMERCIAL LAW surrounding transportation of goods by ship involves contractual agreements between the shipowner and the party wishing to ship the goods. However, these agreements generally are based on long-standing customs and business practices peculiar to the shipping industry.
FURTHER READINGS
Pamborides, G. P. 1999. International Shipping Law: Legislation and Enforcement. Boston: Kluwer Law.
Policy Research Project on Texas Seaport and Waterborne Commerce and Its Role in International Trade. 1996. Port-Related State Programs and Federal Legislative Issues: A Report. Austin: Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, University of Texas at Austin.
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A sovereign nation has the authority to regulate all vessels that fly its flag on the high seas. Congress, accordingly, is empowered to enact legislation controlling domestic merchant ships that sail the high seas. Title 46 of the United States Code Annotated, entitled Shipping, contains most of the pertinent federal laws regarding U.S. shipping. All the ships in the U.S. merchant fleet are regist…
The great majority of contracts governing the transportation of goods by ships are made either by bills of lading or charter parties. The term charter party is a corruption of the Latin carta partita, or "divided charter." It is used to describe three types of contracts dealing with the use of ships owned or controlled by others. Under a demise charter, the shipowner gives possession…
In an in rem proceeding, the vessel, cargo, or freight can be arrested and kept in the custody of the court unless the owner posts a bond or some other security. Usually the owner posts security to avoid an arrest, and the property is never taken into custody. Where the owner fails to post security and the plaintiff is awarded a judgment against the vessel, the court will order that the property b…
Except for salvage performed under contract, the rescuer, known as the salvor, must act voluntarily without being under any legal duty to do so. As long as the owner or the owner's agent remains on the ship, unwanted offers of salvage may be refused. Typical acts of salvage include releasing ships that have run aground or on reefs, raising sunken ships or their cargo, or putting out fires. …
Under the law of general average, if cargo is jettisoned in a successful effort to refloat a grounded vessel, the owners of the vessel and the cargo saved are required to absorb a proportionate share of the loss to compensate the owner of the cargo that has been singled out for sacrifice. All participants in the maritime venture contribute to offset the losses incurred. The law of general average …
Until 1920, U.S. seapersons who were injured or killed as a result of negligence by a shipowner, master, or a fellow seaperson had a difficult time obtaining compensation through a tort action. Shipowners often defeated such actions by claiming contributory negligence on the injured seaperson's part. In addition, under federal law the seaperson did not have a right to a jury trial. In addit…
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WelcomeTo.BAHRIA FOUNDATION SHIPPING
BahriaFoundation Shipping Karachi is a reliable, flexible, well-organized company registered under the laws of Pakistan, working in a client friendly atmosphere in the shipping market and keen to serve with the utmost efficiency and professionalism.
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Ship Management/Ship Breaking
Ship Chartering / Brokerage/ship saleand purchase
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VISION
WE CARE FOR YOU AND YOUR CARGO.
MISSION
WE PROVIDE THE REQUIRED SHIPPING SERVICES TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS IN A PROFESSIONAL MANNER.
OUR SERVICES
SHIP MANAGEMENT
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• ISM Implementation, Updating and Audits.
• Surveys Class / P&I / Status Annual and Renewal.
• Maintenance On Board, Ship Repairs and Dry Docking.
• Arrangements of Bunkers, Stores and Supplies.
• Services Related to Ship and Crew.
• Monitoring Daily Progress of the Voyages.
We are ISM Certificated Managers, having permanent DOC from Gernamischer Lloyd.
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OUR SERVICES
SHIP CHARTERING AND BROKERAGE
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• Voyage Basis.
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OUR SERVICES SHIP AGENCY
“Bahria Foundation Shipping Karachi, is involved in various fields of shipping and is engaged in attending vessels calling at All Pakistan Port Karachi Port and Port Bin Qasim.
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PORT DISBURSEMENT
Whenever any vessel under our Agency is due to call Karachi Port or Port Bin Qasim, we send estimated disbursement in advance with complete breakdown of port tariffs and expenses well before arrival of the vessel.We also keep our Principals posted about any changes as and when announced by the Port, and provide on request the necessary information.
BERTHING ARRANGEMENTS
With specific details of the vessel, it’s cargo, gear and ETA etc., our company will furnish Principals expected waiting, berthing and load or discharge prospects.
SHIP-MASTER ASSISTANCE
Guidance to the Master regarding procedures of registration, contact with the port control, approaches and anchoring etc. is provided well before the vessels arrival at Karachi Port or Port Bin Qasim.
Upon berthing our Agency personnel assist the Master in documentation procedures and other formalities as required by the various authorities.
STEVEDORING ARRANGEMENTS-LOADING AND / OR DISCHARGING OF CARGO
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SURVEYS
We can arrange Load/Discharge ports cargo survey, Pre/Post bunkering survey, On/Off hire surveys, Class/Hull & Machinery/PNI surveys as and when required by the Principals.
CLEARANCE AND DELIVERY OF SPARES
Our Principals can rely on the most effective, economical and efficient methods of supplying their ships with the needed requirements and prompt spare parts deliveries.
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BUNKER AND FRESH WATER
We can provide the best quality bunkers IFO/MDO through private bunker suppliers at Karachi Port and Port Bin Qasim.
CHIPPING/PAINTING/REPARIS/TANK CLEANING
Contractors for Chipping, Painting and Tank Cleaning can be arranged at very economical rates and most of the vessels calling our ports prefer to avail services of these contractors for upkeep of their vessels or if so required prior Class and PNI Surveys.
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OUR SERVICES
SHIP MANNING SERVICES
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MARINE CONSULTANT SURVEYORS
• We can provide qualified, experienced and dedicated consultants / surveyors.
• Authorized surveyors / Inspectors of Panama Ship Register.
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BAHRIAFOUNDATIONSHIPPING SERVICES
CAPT MAHMOOD HASAN NAJAM (G.M.SHIPPING)
(92-21)35610245-243-264/M/P +92-301-8255798
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+92-300-2550782 /: (92-21) 35610245-243-264
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