Laytime and Demurrage

Laytime and Demurrage is the leading authority for all queries pertaining to this vital aspect of maritime law. It has continued to offer reliable, authoritative, and in-depth analysis since the first edition was published in 1986. Praised for its unrivaled coverage and lucid writing style, this book provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of laytime and demurrage, tracing the development of the law from its origins in the nineteenth century right up to the present day.

The author delivers an in-depth analysis of both fixed and customary laytime clauses, the rules relating to the commencement of laytime in berth, dock, and port charters, and discusses under which circumstances laytime can be suspended. Furthermore, it analyses demurrage rules and vital issues such as despatch, detention, and frustration. This eighth edition includes all key judicial and arbitral decisions reported since the seventh edition published in 2016.

It also covers suffixes in connection with laytime measured in terms of Working days and Weather Working Days, and disputes arising from the tender of NORs at the end of the sea passage. Laytime and Demurrage is an invaluable guide for both legal practitioners and maritime professionals worldwide, including commodity traders and brokers, shipping companies, P&I Clubs, shipowners, charterers, and arbitrators.