Laytime and Demurrage

Interpretation

Weather Delays

Demurrage- Detention

Notice of Readiness

Exceptions- Interruptions

Statement of Facts

This series offers an overview of arbitration decisions concerning charter-party disputes, with a particular focus on rulings issued by the Society of Maritime Arbitrators (SMA) and the London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA). It is provided for informational purposes only, and readers are encouraged to consult the full arbitration awards and form their own independent assessments.

This section will be updated regularly, with the latest additions appearing at the top of the page.

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