Under most standard forms of time charter party an owner is obliged to maintain his vessel throughout the charter period. Such maintenance includes keeping the vessel's hull and other underwater parts free of fouling. If the owners fail to maintain the vessel and, as a result, the vessel's performance is affected, the owners may be exposed to claims by the
Under most standard forms of time charter party an owner is obliged to maintain his vessel throughout the charter period. Such maintenance includes keeping the vessel's hull and other underwater parts free of fouling. If the owners fail to maintain the vessel and, as a result, the vessel's performance is affected, the owners may be exposed to claims by the
