Articles - 2006
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Newbuilding Resales - Money for Nothing? - 01 Oct 2006
The market in newbuilding resales has been particularly active this year as owners seek to bypass full orderbooks at shipyards when acquiring new tonnage. Robert Platt looks at the legal issues arising from such transactions from the buyer's perspective.
Download: Money for Nothing RFP.pdf
Planning the Future & Celebrating the Past - 12 Sep 2006
As it celebrates its tenth anniversary as a UK market leading energy and shipping form, Curtis Davd Garrard's founding partners, Simon Curtis and Ian Garrard, talk to freelance journalist Jon Robins about their plans for the future and reflect on how the firm and the industry sectors which it servies have together evolved and changed since it all began back in 1996.
Download: Future and Past.pdf
Shipbuilding in China - Ensuring Quality Standards - 19 Aug 2006
Shipowners embarking on a newbuilding program nowadays will routinely consider building in China. Overseas owners have contracted in China because they have been able to satisfy themselves that the perceived risks are worth taking. Chief amongst these is the risk that quality of build will fall short of requirements or expectations. Robert Platt considers what measures can be taken to address and manage such risks when purchasing a newbuilding in China.
Download: Shipbldg in China RFP.pdf
Shipbuilding Disputes in China - 23 Jul 2006
With the growing importance of China as a shipbuilding centre, Robert Platt looks at some of the emerging problems buyers are having to deal with in an immature market that is still finding its feet.
Download: Shipbdg Disputes China RFP.pdf
LNG and the UK Energy Review - 19 Jul 2006
Future energy supply is a major political issue in the UK. With the UK Government's Energy Review generating a great deal of debate but little in the way of consensus, David Gardner considers the pivotal role LNG may well play in a balanced energy policy.
Download: LNG Energy Review DAG.pdf
Underwriters face up to China risks - 09 Feb 2006
With a little forethought and preparation, the decision to build in Chinese shipyards can benefit all concerned, writes Robert Platt.
Download: China Risks RFP.pdf
