tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301590790606020.post261038556863630110..comments2024-02-23T00:46:53.433-08:00Comments on The Virtual Shipbroker: The plaintive shipownerThe Virtual Shipbrokerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13194680475223774516noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301590790606020.post-4029941502053510732010-05-31T15:00:21.748-07:002010-05-31T15:00:21.748-07:00Hi there.
Act of god does not include normal weat...Hi there.<br /><br />Act of god does not include normal weather conditions (even if they are considered inclement). <br /><br />The term 'act of god' is usually used by a shipowner (or a charterer) in relation to 'force majeur' and cancelling of entire contracts due to things like tsunamis and other natural disasters.<br /><br />cheers<br />VSThe Virtual Shipbrokerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13194680475223774516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301590790606020.post-17566628547592324322010-05-31T07:15:36.874-07:002010-05-31T07:15:36.874-07:00Dear VS,
Interesting article, forgive me, this m...Dear VS, <br /><br />Interesting article, forgive me, this might be a silly question - shipping is totally new to me.<br /><br />I thought the shipowner was exempted from liability in the event of damage, loss or delay resulting from an "Act of God," - surely this includes incremental weather conditions?<br /><br />South African ReaderSiyabonganoreply@blogger.com