This unique new title provides expert, hands-on advice as to the law and practice of the maritime letter of indemnity. Detailing the variety of implications that can arise from each type of letter, the authors bring this important and litigious subject to the fore with a view to reducing the commercial and legal risks involved in this core area of shipping and international trade.

Key features of this title include detailed legal analysis of:

As the only text currently on the market covering maritime letters of indemnity in such detail, this book will be an indispensable guide for maritime lawyers, professionals and academics alike, as well as shipowners, charterers, commodity traders and trade finance professionals

P&I Clubs Law and Practice 4th edition is a detailed but easy-to-follow account of the constitution, workings and daily practice of mutual and indemnity clubs. Designed to be a practical reference source for anyone who is in any way involved with mutual insurance, it offers comprehensive guidance on the complex area of P&I Clubs. Product Description The new 4th edition has been fully revised and updated since the last edition was written in 1999. New areas emphasised in the 4th edition include: Piracy Charterers liability insurance Defence Cover Disputes concerning the Inter-Club Agreement Enforceability of arbitration agreements in the Clubs Rules. The Clubs obligation to, (i) make direct payments under certificates, (ii) pay death/personal injury claims in the event of a Members insolvency, and (iii) responsibility for indivisible personal injury claims. It also covers recent major legislative and related developments such as (i) the entry into force of the Bunker Con