Court decision highlights importance of clear lines of authority for shipbrokers
by
Rob McKay
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last modified
Oct 29, 2009 03:42 PM
THE CHARTERED Institute of Shipbrokers has warned against complacency in the wake of the Global Hawk case.
A BHP Billiton (BHPB) arm has won a Federal Court action against Cosco Oceania Chartering in a finding that focused on the relationship between shipbrokers and their clients.
While in the majority of transactions, the proper authority assumed does exist,...
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