Stevedore Damages 

This series offers an overview of arbitration decisions concerning charter-party disputes, with a particular focus on awards 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.

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This section provides an overview of arbitration awards and case law related to Stevedore Damages. The decisions are categorized as follows:

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1. Damage to cargo

2. Damage to cargo handling equipment

3. Damage to the vessel

4. Notification of claims

5. Evidentiary requirements

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A significant number of claims have been unsuccessful due to either insufficient evidence or failure to comply with notification requirements within the prescribed time limits.This section will be updated regularly, with the latest additions appearing at the top of the page.