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...