The power sector consists of complex contracts to ensure generation, transmission and distribution of electricity and such contracts involve interests of multiple private, governmental and quasi-governmental entities. Disputes arising from such contracts which demand speedy and efficient remedies. The Electricity Act, 2003 under Section 158 provides that disputes may be referred to arbitration by theContinue reading “ARBITRATION VS. ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION: A TUG OF WAR”
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How is Crew Management changing during the Pandemic?
The lockdowns implemented by the Countries is posing multiple complications to employment, allotment and safety of Seafarers. The travel restrictions imposed by governments around the world have created significant hurdles to crew changes and repatriation of seafarers which is giving rise to a humanitarian crisis as well as significant concerns for the safety of seafarersContinue reading “How is Crew Management changing during the Pandemic?”
The Merchant Shipping Bill, 2020 (Part II)
The Press Note issued by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways states that the Bill is drafted with the primary aim of promoting the growth of Indian Shipping Industry by incorporating best practices from U.S, Japan, U.K, Singapore and Australia. Some of the notable changes in this bill are following: Abandoned Vessel : ItContinue reading “The Merchant Shipping Bill, 2020 (Part II)”
The Merchant Shipping Bill, 2020 (Part I)
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has on 25th November,2020 published the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2020 for public comments. This bill will replace the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, if enacted. The last date for submitting comments is 24 December 2020. The Bill consists of 15 parts with a total of 325 Sections. The outlineContinue reading “The Merchant Shipping Bill, 2020 (Part I)”
THE COASTAL SHIPPING BILL, 2020
The Ministry of Shipping has published the draft of Coastal Shipping Bill, 2020 and has invited comments, which are to be submitted before 6th November 2020. The object of the bill is to consolidate and amend the regulatory framework for coasting trade and other activities in coastal waters of India in line with globalContinue reading “THE COASTAL SHIPPING BILL, 2020”
From Ship Building Agreement to Ship Recycling Agreement – Part IV
SHIP BREAKING AGREEMENTS Ship Breaking is the process of dismantling a vessel. This is also called ship recycling. Alang in India is one of the biggest ship graveyards. Recently, India enacted the Recycling of ships Act, 2019 which provides for the regulation of recycling of ships by setting certain standards and laying down the enforcementContinue reading “From Ship Building Agreement to Ship Recycling Agreement – Part IV”
From Ship Building Agreement to Ship Recycling Agreement – Part III
CHARTERPARTY Once a ship is built and manned, the next aim would be to put it to commercial use. The main agreements which are involved are charterparty, and ship management agreement. Charterparty is one of the most required contract in shipping business. Charterparty is nothing but a contract to rent/lease a vessel which is enteredContinue reading “From Ship Building Agreement to Ship Recycling Agreement – Part III”
From Ship Building Agreement to Ship Recycling Agreement – Part II
SEAFARER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS Seafarer is a person who is employed by the ship owner for operation of a vessel such as petty officers, deck cadets etc. A seafarer employment agreement is an employment agreement between ship owner and a seafarer. They are drafted on the basis of Collective Bargaining Agreements entered into between Ship OwnersContinue reading “From Ship Building Agreement to Ship Recycling Agreement – Part II”
From Ship Building Agreement to Ship Recycling Agreement – Part I
When it comes to the life of a vessel, we can say it starts from an agreement of Ship Building and ends in the agreement for ship recycling. What are the essential provisions that must be included in a ship building agreement?
Who is who under the Electricity Act, 2003
The Electricity Act is the statute which governs generation, transmission, distribution, trading and use of electricity in India. It constitutes various authorities for dispute resolution and for regulation. Also, the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2020 proposes to constitute a Electricity Contract Enforcement Authority (ECEA). In this context, it is important to understand who are the differentContinue reading “Who is who under the Electricity Act, 2003”
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