Sale of Ships provides in-depth coverage of the most commonly used contract form for the sale of second-hand ships: the Norwegian Saleform. It discusses the issues in clear language and uses a practical, clause-byclause approach. The new 3rd edition covers the recently introduced Saleform 2012, explaining amendments to nearly all the clauses introduced to better reflect industry practice and clarify areas prone to dispute.

• Provides clear, clause-by-clause commentary on the saleform
• Explains in practical terms what the clauses mean and what issues to look out for
• Places the contract in the context of general contract law, the Sale of Goods Act and the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977
• Offers constructive opinions from experienced practitioners where the law is unclear
• Highlights where the Saleform 2012 differs from the Saleform 93
• Examines the Nipponsale 1993 and 1999, other commonly used contracts
• Features a new chapter on the Singapore Ship Sale Form
• Explains the impact of major recent case law, such as The Union Power and The Griffon
• Includes a new section on performance guarantees incorporating important recent decisions in the area
• Presents step-by-step lists advising on how to proceed in specific situations
• Features a wealth of practical documents in the appendices: sample letters, memoranda of agreement, explanatory notes to the Saleform, and extracts from legislation and conventions

This three-part book exposes the reader to the fundamentals of international trade and delves into bills of lading and charterparties. While the book is based on English law, it includes cases and materials from other countries, including Singapore, Malaysia, India, the United States, and Australia, to provide a global perspective. Practitioners in crafting case arguments could benefit from the practical analysis, commentaries, and critiques of cases. Although the book was developed with practitioners, academics, and students in mind, it will also be valuable for maritime carriers, freight forwarders, international traders, bankers, and others because the difficult subject is presented in a reader-friendly and easy-to-understand manner.

Arun Kasi practises marine law as a barrister. Under the provisions of the London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA) and the Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration, he works as an arbitrator and arbitration counsel (SCMA). He is a marine law doctoral candidate. He received his legal degree at the age of 19 and has been working in the area ever since. He has written six books and about 50 articles over the course of three decades.

TABLE OF CONTENTS OF THE LAW OF CARRIAGE OF GOODS BY SEA

Part I. Introduction and International Trade
1. Introduction and Legal Framework
2. Shipping Documents
3. International Trade
Part II. Bills of Lading
4. Cargo Claims: Legal Bases
5. Third Parties: Protection and Action for
6. Proof of Damages: Presumptions and Estoppels
7. Implied Terms and Exclusion Clauses
8. Hague & Hague-Visby Rules: Application
9. Hague & Hague-Visby Rules: Carriers’ Obligations and Defences
10. Hague & Hague-Visby Rules: Carriers’ Liability and Time Limitations
11. Shippers’ Obligation for Dangerous Cargo
Part III. Charterparties
12. Charterparty: Introduction
13. Voyage Charter: Freight and Lien
14. Voyage Charter: Laytime and Demurrage
15. Time Charter: Orders and Indemnity
16. Time Charter: Withdrawal, Off-Hire and Redelivery
17. Time Charter: Apportionment of Cargo-Claims Liability