Naval architects must check provenance of third-party designs, says ITIC In a recent case, an International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) member faced legal action for unwittingly infringing design copyright. The…
Marine InsuranceP and I Clubs
Failure to incorporate terms and conditions could find shipping out of its depth
Failure to incorporate terms and conditions could find shipping out of its depth International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) has warned its members of the need to incorporate terms and conditions…
AssociationsCharteringMarine InsuranceMaritime Education and TrainingP and I Clubs
ITIC e-learning video highlights dangers of switch bills of lading
International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) has produced an e-learning video for ship agents on the use of ‘switch bills of lading’, a second sets of bills used as a substitute…
International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) recently represented a shipbroker accused by an owner of breach of warranty of authority in a dispute arising under a non-performing contract of affreightment (CoA).…
CorruptionMaritime FraudP and I Clubs
ITIC puts members on alert after uncovering fraudulent diversion of cash
International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) has warned its members to perform proper bank account checks when transferring funds to principals and intermediaries. The warning comes following the fraudulent diversion of…
CharteringLegalP and I Clubs
Ship agent liable for negligence leading to excessive dunnage disposal charges
International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) has recently reported a dispute in which a ship agent in Australia was held liable to its shipowner principal for excessive charges demanded by a…
Insurance and ReinsuranceLegalMarine InsuranceP and I ClubsShipmanagement
ITIC helps ship manager successfully refute owner’s allegation of negligence
International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) has successfully defended a ship manager against allegations of negligence made by a shipowner following the loss of a lifeboat overboard. The lifeboat was subsequently…
International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC)* has warned ship agents about the re-emergence of a scam whereby they are being used by people-smugglers to cover the movement of illegal migrants. The…
DisputesLegalP and I ClubsShiprepairTechnicalTechnology
Superyacht refit overspend dispute illustrates danger of acting outside contract
International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) has warned against the dangers of marine service providers informally offering advice which falls outside the scope of their contracts. ITIC cites the case of…
CharteringClaimsDisputesP and I ClubsShipmanagement
ITIC settles off-hire dispute resulting from ship manager’s negligence
International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) recently settled a claim brought against a ship manager for failure to maintain its obligations under a technical management contract, leading to liability for costs…
DisputesP and I ClubsShip Agencies
ITIC settles dispute after Turkey bars entry to vessel with Cyprus connections
International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) recently settled a dispute between a shipowner and its Turkish agent for losses arising from the refusal of Turkish port authorities to allow a vessel…
Marine InsuranceMaritime AccidentsP and I ClubsSafety and Security
ITIC reimburses surveyor accused of negligence leading to ferry damage
International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) has reimbursed a marine surveyor accused of negligence by the owner of a ferry which sustained significant machinery damage while being towed to a shipyard.…
International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) has reported a case in which a lay-up manager was held liable for a $250,000 contribution to a claim for extensive damage to a vessel…
AssociationsClaimsInsurance and ReinsuranceMarine InsuranceP and I ClubsTankers
Tanker brokers count cost of failure to pass on claims documentation
International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) says delay in submitting – or failure to pass on – documentation is the most common cause of claims against tanker brokers. Moreover, the tightening of…
International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) says it continues to deal on a regular basis with claims resulting from errors by agents involving transhipment cargoes. In one case, an agent in Argentina…
AssociationsClaimsDisputesLegalMarine InsuranceP and I Clubs
Court rejects €1.56m claim against marine surveyor accused of poor stowage
International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) has warned that the wording of instructions can potentially widen the scope of liability for marine service providers, citing the recent case of a marine…
AssociationsLiner Shipping and TradeMarine InsuranceP and I ClubsRegulatoryShip Agencies
Liner agent’s slip-up results in hefty fine by US Customs & Border Protection
International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) has highlighted how a careless mistake by a liner agent resulted in the imposition of a fine of almost $300, 000 by the US Customs…
AssociationsClaimsMarine InsuranceMaritime AccidentsSafety and Security
Underwriters fall out with expert witness over valuation of fire-damaged vessel
International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) has reported a case in which hull & machinery insurance underwriters instituted proceedings against a marine consultancy firm for alleged negligence in failing to properly…
AssociationsEducation and TrainingEvents, Conferences,Forums and SymposiumsMarine InsuranceMaritime Education and TrainingP and I Clubs
Shipping experts identify realities of risk in ITIC panel debate
The need for proper training, sound risk management, and contractual expertise were among the issues identified as essential to commercial success in a panel debate following the annual board meeting…
AssociationsEnvironmentLegalMarine InsuranceP and I ClubsPorts & TerminalsShip Agencies
Chemical tanker owner fails in claim against agent for low-sulphur fuel costs
International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) has reported a case in which the owner of a chemical tanker made an unsuccessful claim against a port agent for costs incurred in taking…
AssociationsAwardsEvents, Conferences,Forums and SymposiumsHR
Brazilian ship agent wins ITIC-sponsored FONASBA Award
The FONASBA Young Ship Agent or Broker Award 2015, co-sponsored by International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC), has been awarded to Renan Quieroz of Wilson Sons Ltda, Brazil (pictured on the…