Freight demurrage and defence

Kennedys' experience in this specialist area covers a wide range of matters including advice on the construction of charter party clauses, interpretation of demurrage provisions, analysis of unsafe berth and damage to hull disputes.

We can pursue recoveries of freight, hire or demurrage and, where disputes cannot be amicably resolved, we are experienced in arbitration and other forms of dispute resolution.

Our experience

Our experience includes FD&D cover in relation to all manner of marine insurance including:

• Charterparty disputes
• Vessel loss/damage/detention disputes
• Bunker disputes
• Stevedore damage
• General average and salvage
• Cargo handling disputes
• Sale and purchase disputes
• Crew/passenger action
• Disputes with suppliers
• Disputes with mortgagees/managers/operators
• Bill of lading disputes

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