Case by Case – episode 70: Captured in Time

With apologies for missing last Thursday’s slot (honestly, we were simply flat out), we are back this week with an interesting shipping case. Just as we become podcaster septuagenarians.

I could open this with a profound question like, “what is the meaning of time?”

But this is a more concrete question about whether breach of a vessel hull cleaning clause was intended to create a debt claim for hire post-charter or damages claim.

Not as a clear cut as you may expect. Highly dependent on the language of the contractual clause. Yes, we do need to consider what does “time” mean in this clause, as well as words, “always” and “first workable opportunity”.

We take some time in this episode to explain how to interpret a contractual clause. What are the principles by which you should look at a clause and seek to understand it?

If you like contract law, we encourage you to listen in. And if you enjoy this pod, there’s plenty more where that came from. You can subscribe/follow our channels at the links below. We’d be delighted if you do.

Cheers,
Calum and Luke