Off-hire in Merchant Shipping : Law and Practice - Xiankai Zhan

Off-hire in Merchant Shipping

Law and Practice

By: Xiankai Zhan, Pengfei Zhang

Hardcover | 24 November 2025 | Edition Number 1

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Readers of Off-hire in Merchant Shipping: Law and Practice will gain a comprehensive understanding of off-hire clauses, their legal and practical implications, and how they function to balance the interests of shipowners and charterers in maritime shipping.

The book provides valuable insights into the mechanisms used to allocate losses resulting from delays and the contractual provisions governing these situations. For practitioners, this book solves the problem of navigating the complexities of off-hire clauses in maritime contracts by presenting the information in an accessible manner. It equips them with the knowledge required to effectively manage disputes, understand the rights and obligations of involved parties, and ensure the smooth operation of commercial relationships. The book's unique feature is its reader-friendly approach to explaining the intricacies of off-hire clauses and maritime law, making it suitable for both professionals and those who are new to the field. This approach addresses the challenge of accessibility often faced by readers when dealing with complex legal topics, ensuring they can efficiently apply the acquired knowledge in practice.

Written for ship owners, ship charterers, ship managers, maritime investors (bankers and financial institutions), maritime lawyers, maritime insurers, policy-makers and practitioners, the book will also be relevant to postgraduate and PhD students, researchers and academics active in this field.

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