Under the provisions of Marpol Annex 2, the carriage and transportation of liquid chemicals, vegetable oils and other related products is a highly-specialised business.
If you want to ensure you…
Have you found yourself in the midst of a dispute over the quantity and/or quality of a liquid cargo?
Such disputes can have high stakes.
From significant financial exposure, through to…
The nature and characteristics of liquid petroleum and natural gases means that disputes involving these cargoes can quickly become complex and difficult to resolve.
At Brookes Bell, our team has…
Once our team has carried out an in-depth analysis of the issue, we will report on the most likely causes of contamination.
This initial report will be produced entirely impartially, so…
Should the worst happen and you find that your vessel has incurred machine failure or damage as a result of poor quality fuel, Brookes Bell can help.
Our experienced marine engineers are…
What do you do if you become embroiled in an incident or dispute in a remote location?
You turn to Brookes Bell for help.
We specialise in the remote management of incidents, using local…
Quantity and quality disputes are a common occurrence in the carriage and transport of fuel cargoes.
From the subtle variations in the characteristics of crude oils, to water contaminations and…
The quality of bunker fuel is a perennial issue for many vessel owners, charterers and ships’ engineers alike.
In fact, bunker fuel has sometimes been viewed as a ‘dumping ground’ for waste oil…
If you’re going to be transporting cargoes which are liable to liquefy, such as nickel ore or iron ore fines, then consult Brookes Bell. Liquefaction issues should not be underestimated, with…
The transportation of coal and other solid fuel cargoes can be a challenging and complex job, with many safety issues to account for.
Solid fuel cargoes such as coal are also often subject…