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Off-hire in Merchant Shipping: Law and Practice

Off-hire in Merchant Shipping: Law and Practice

Author: Xiankai Zhan; Pengfei Zhang
Publisher: Informa Law from Routledge
ISBN: 9781032645582

Published In: December 2025
Format: Hardback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
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Readers of Off-hire in Merchant Shipping: Law and Practice will gain a comprehensive understanding of off-hire clauses, their legal and practical implications, and how they function to balance the interests of shipowners and charterers in maritime shipping.

The book provides valuable insights into the mechanisms used to allocate losses resulting from delays and the contractual provisions governing these situations. For practitioners, this book solves the problem of navigating the complexities of off-hire clauses in maritime contracts by presenting the information in an accessible manner. It equips them with the knowledge required to effectively manage disputes, understand the rights and obligations of involved parties, and ensure the smooth operation of commercial relationships. The book's unique feature is its reader-friendly approach to explaining the intricacies of off-hire clauses and maritime law, making it suitable for both professionals and those who are new to the field. This approach addresses the challenge of accessibility often faced by readers when dealing with complex legal topics, ensuring they can efficiently apply the acquired knowledge in practice.

Written for ship owners, ship charterers, ship managers, maritime investors (bankers and financial institutions), maritime lawyers, maritime insurers, policy-makers and practitioners, the book will also be relevant to postgraduate and PhD students, researchers and academics active in this field.

Table of Cases

Preface

PART 1. OFF-HIRE THEORIES

CHAPTER 1 GENERAL PRINCIPLES

CHAPTER 2 OFF-HIRE CLAUSES

CHAPTER 3 NET LOSS OF TIME CLAUSE

CHAPTER 4 PERIOD OFF-HIRE CLAUSE

CHAPTER 5 CHARTERERS’ RESPONSIBILITY

CHAPTER 6 THIRD PARTY INTERVENTION

CHAPTER 7 EQUITABLE SET-OFF

PART 2. OFF-HIRE EVENTS

CHAPTER 8 DEFICIENCY OF MEN OR STORES