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UK P&I Club issues guidance re conflict in Yemen

Addressing the key issues operators may face UK P&I Club provides practical guidance in relation to contractual issues on the ongoing conflict in Yemen.The following guidance addresses the key issues operators may face.Owner refusal to go to a port in Yemen: An owner may be able to refuse a charterer's order to go to a port in Yemen but this will depend on the terms of the relevant charter party and the terms of any war risk clause.Discharging cargo at a port other than a named Yemeni port: If a named discharge port is closed, then the terms of the governing BoL and any charter party should be closely examined as the ship may have liberty to discharge cargo at an alternative safe port. If the named discharge port is open, an owner may have contractual obligations to a third party receiver to deliver cargo there, failure to do so may leave the owner liable for a potential deviation claim or a claim for transhipment expenses under any BoL relating to the voyage.Fighting nearby and the port is open: If the port is open but there is fighting nearby this could pose danger to the ship and the terms of ...

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