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Voyage Charters (3rd ed.)

Lloyd's Shipping Law Library
Blank Rome maritime partners John D. Kimball and LeRoy Lambert are co-authors of the third edition of Voyage Charters, published by Lloyd's of London.

Voyage charters present one of the most complex areas of maritime law, with disputes frequently arising over the interpretation of charters.  It is essential for the parties to these contracts and their legal advisors to have a clear and authoritative reference guide.

The third edition of this bestselling book continues to provide the only comprehensive guide to voyage charters. It analyses on a clause-by-clause basis the two major charterparty forms, the Gencon and Asbatankvoy, as well as reviewing the Hague and Hague-Visby Rules. Throughout, the authors provide a comparative analysis of English and American law and include details of all relevant case law and arbitration awards.

This new edition provides:

  • The only textbook to deal specifically with voyage charters, providing comprehensive coverage of this key area of maritime law
  • Totally revised and updated
  • U.S. coverage of Hague Visby Rules
  • A wealth of key English and American case law and arbitrations
  • Practical user-friendly guide, which is accessible not only to lawyers but also shipping professionals