Is the charterer of a large ship a consumer of services, although not of goods, when he charters the ship?
We know that there are already too many flag carriers and charterers on the transatlantic routes.
Amendments have been made or will be brought forward to extend clauses 29 and 30 so that they equally cover ship managers and charterers.
Changes in relationship between shipowner, managing company and charterers can distance shipowners from masters and officers.
It is absolutely essential to put an end to this floodtide of irresponsibility, irresponsible charterers, untraceable shipowners and lenient certification companies.
Lastly, what is being done to establish the responsibilities of owners and charterers?
I am told that the private charterers offered to build the terminal building but that that was rejected.
That is something which the charterer will not endure.
