Forward Defence Guides

Deductions from hire: Off-hire and equitable set-off

This Guide looks at the question of off-hire and equitable set-off.
Developed in collaboration with James Mackay of CJC (Campbell Johnston Clark)

Remedies for non-payment of hire: withdrawal/suspension

This Guide looks at the shipowner’s remedy of withdrawal/suspension of performance when a wrongful deduction from hire or short-payment occurs.
Developed in collaboration with James Mackay of CJC (Campbell Johnston Clark)

Remedies for non-payment of hire: liens, interception of freight and other forms of security

This Guide looks at the shipowner’s other remedies instead of or in addition to withdrawal/suspension of performance when a wrongful deduction from hire or short-payment occurs.
Developed in collaboration with James Mackay of CJC (Campbell Johnston Clark)

War Risks Clauses in Charter Parties

This Guide aims to provide an essential overview of war risks clauses in charter parties, explaining their purpose, key forms and practical implications for Owners and Disponent Owners. Developed in collaboration with John Butler of Adams & Moore.

Delivery

This guide deals with delivery, and Guide 6 with redelivery. Both guides provide an overview of some of the topics that usually cause disputes. Developed in collaboration with Robert Chadwick of Nautica Law LLP.

Redelivery

This guide deals with redelivery and Guide 5 with delivery. Both guides provide an overview of some of the topics that usually cause disputes. Developed in collaboration with Robert Chadwick of Nautica Law LLP.