Overview
Readers of Off-hire in Merchant Shipping: Law and Practice will gain a comprehensive understanding of off-hire clauses, their legal and practical implications, and how they function to balance the interests of shipowners and charterers in maritime shipping. The book provides valuable insights into the mechanisms used to allocate losses resulting from delays and the contractual provisions governing these situations. For practitioners, this book solves the problem of navigating the complexities of off-hire clauses in maritime contracts by presenting the information in an accessible manner. It equips them with the knowledge required to effectively manage disputes, understand the rights and obligations of involved parties, and ensure the smooth operation of commercial relationships. The book's unique feature is its reader-friendly approach to explaining the intricacies of off-hire clauses and maritime law, making it suitable for both professionals and those who are new to the field. This approach addresses the challenge of accessibility often faced by readers when dealing with complex legal topics, ensuring they can efficiently apply the acquired knowledge in practice. Written for ship owners, ship charterers, ship managers, maritime investors (bankers and financial institutions), maritime lawyers, maritime insurers, policy-makers and practitioners, the book will also be relevant to postgraduate and PhD students, researchers and academics active in this field.
Full Product Details
Author: Xiankai Zhan ,
Pengfei Zhang
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint: Informa Law
Weight: 0.453kg
ISBN: 9781032645582
ISBN 10: 103264558
Pages: 216
Publication Date: 08 December 2025
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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College/higher education
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Professional & Vocational
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Not yet available
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Author Information
Xiankai Zhan graduated from Dalian Maritime University in 2005 and qualified as a 2nd Officer in 2007. He is a Member of the Chinese Maritime Law Association and a senior manager in COSCO Shipping (Hong Kong) Company. He has gained profuse hands-on experience in ship chartering and operations. Dr Pengfei Zhang is a professor in maritime management at Jimei University, a dual-qualified lawyer in the UK and China, a fellow of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb). He worked as a master mariner, a senior executive in a large shipping group. He has gained hands-on experience covering almost the full spectrum of maritime business, from shipbuilding to ship operations and to ship recycling.
