Chartering Manual by Practitioners: Ship Chartering written by Practitioners (Maritime Studies)

This book, written by extremely experienced professionals, gives an overview of the whole spectrum of shipping activities. it is a precious tool for executives as well as newcomers. Drafted in a straight forward and to the point manner, it tackles all shipping related matters and brings a fresh and practical approach on how the business of shipping is put-together. The plus of this "manual" is the beyond Chartering itself and extensive commentaries of modern Charter Parties, it also deals with important elements of TRADING, BANKING, LEGAL, CYBER CRIME, ELECTRONIC BILLS OF LADING... etc. Over 30 English court are presented and analyzed. Usual issues like marine insurance and contemporary ones e.g. piracy, third-party management, NVOCC, FFAs and Shipping Pools are presented in a detailed and comprehensive mode. The solid theoretical background of Captain Nick Pentheroudakis and Thomas Pagonis bridged with their combined practical experience of almost 3/4 of a century, is evidenced in every page of the book.