by Soubhagya Mukhopadhyay | May 15, 2026 | Blogs, Charterparty Disputes
Malaysia is a significant bunkering market, with licensed suppliers operating across 19 ports, including Port Klang, Port of Tanjung Pelepas, Pasir Gudang, Penang, and Labuan. Vessels transiting the Strait of Malacca regularly bunker in Malaysian waters, and where...
by Soubhagya Mukhopadhyay | May 12, 2026 | Blogs, Charterparty Disputes
Malaysia’s position along the Strait of Malacca — one of the world’s busiest and most congested shipping lanes — means that ship collisions are a real and recurring risk. When two vessels collide, the legal consequences are immediate and potentially...
by Soubhagya Mukhopadhyay | May 8, 2026 | Blogs, Charterparty Disputes
A ship mortgage is a security interest granted by a shipowner over a vessel in favour of a lender as collateral for a loan or financing facility. It functions similarly to a property mortgage — the shipowner retains possession and continues operating the vessel....
by Soubhagya Mukhopadhyay | May 5, 2026 | Blogs, Charterparty Disputes
A charterparty is a written contract between a shipowner and a charterer for the use of a vessel. It is the governing document for the commercial relationship: it sets out the hire rate or freight payable, the duration or voyage to be performed, the obligations of...
by Soubhagya Mukhopadhyay | Apr 30, 2026 | Blogs, Charterparty Disputes
A charterparty is one of the most commercially significant contracts in the shipping industry. When disputes arise under it — over unpaid freight, demurrage, off-hire, or vessel performance — the financial consequences can be enormous. This guide explains how...
