Sale of Ships Under the Singapore Form

Author: Charles Debattista; Filippo Lorenzon
Publisher: LexisNexis Singapore
ISBN: 9789812369321
Published In: April 2013
Format: Hardback
Jurisdiction: Singapore ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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As the first book ever to dedicate itself to the explanation of the sale of ships under the Singapore Sale Form (SSF), it serves as a guiding light to those new to the SSF and who wish to appraise themselves of the pros and cons of using the Form. This book provides a detailed clause-by-clause commentary of the Form, the case law from which it has drawn inspiration and the main differences between the Singapore text and the two editions of the Norwegian Sale Form.

Targeted at ship owners, shipping professionals and shipping lawyers in the practice of the sale and purchase of ships, the authors' examination of the SSF lays bare to their readers, the bones of the Form and its construction in light of industry precedents. More importantly, the book also contains a number of tips on how to make the most of this new Form, providing the sale and purchase practitioner with the essential reference tool for the negotiation, closing and enforcement of any ship sale, including the details of Singapore arbitration proceedings.

Foreword by Mr S S Teo

"The publication takes a balanced and meticulous approach in the reviewing of all clauses, and gives perspective to provoke critical thought in the use of the SSF... The authors have provided guidance every step of the way, from deposit and payments, inspections and condition, equipment, documentation to arbitration, to give users of the SSF a reference from which to conduct successful transactions with."

Foreword by Mr Goh Joon Seng

"Like a well charted course laid out on a sea chart, the book helps users of the SSF navigate through its passages from beginning till the end. Each clause is carefully examined in its fullness by an accompanying chapter. This makes for easy referencing and the research on applicable authorities is thorough with any perceived lacunas left by the drafters of the SSF overlaid by useful opinions and recommendations."

1. Deposit
2. Payment
3. Inspections
4. Condition on Delivery
5. Notices and Notice of Actual Readiness
6. Pre-Delivery Divers Inspection
7. Spares/Bunkers and Others
8. Documentation
9. Encumbrances
10. Expenses
11. Vessel Name
12. Buyers Default
13. Sellers Default
14. Buyers Representative
15. Arbitration and Governing Law
16. Confidentiality Clause
17. Entire Agreement Clause

Charles Debattista

Charles Debattista LL.D. (Malta), M.A. (Oxon); MCIArb is an Associate Member at Stone Chambers in Gray?s Inn. He is an active arbitrator in international maritime and international trade disputes and takes appointments as arbitrator under LMAA, SCMA, GAFTA, FOSFA and ICC Rules; he also takes instructions as advocate in arbitral disputes. Charles has written many books and articles in his specialist subjects and has also been very active in the drafting of international trade instruments such as Incoterms.

Charles was Professor of Commercial Law at the University of Southampton until 2011, where he taught and published in the fields of Carriage of Goods by Sea and International Trade Law since 1979. One of the founding members of the Institute of Maritime Law, he was twice its Director.

Filippo Lorenzon

Filippo Lorenzon (LL.D., LL.M., FCIL) is the Director of the Institute of Maritime Law, a Senior Lecturer in the Law School at the University of Southampton and a Consultant at Campbell Johnston Clark LLP in London.

Filippo is a dual qualified lawyer with a wealth of experience in maritime contracts across several jurisdictions. He has just authored the fifth edition of C.I.F. and F.O.B.Contracts in the prestigious British Shipping Laws Series (London, 2012) and his first-of-its-kind treatise on The Law of Yachts and Yachting with Richard Coles (London, 2012).