Dr. Arun Kasi

Dr. Arun Kasi is an advocate and solicitor in Malaysia. He is an arbitrator with the AIAC and THAC panels, and he is a member of LMAA. He accepts appointment as an arbitrator under LMAA terms. For more information, visit https://arunkasico.com.

Ransom Payments to Pirates: Who Must Pay in General Average?

Published Nov 26, 2021 6:30 PM by Dr. Arun Kasi

Posted in: Piracy

Every sea voyage is a maritime adventure. All parties interested in the adventure share certain risks. For instance, if a laden ve...

Weather Data vs. Deck Logs in Speed-Consumption Claims

Published Sep 29, 2021 9:57 PM by Dr. Arun Kasi

Posted in: Shipping

In time charterparties, shipowners will give a speed-consumption warranty. Typically, the warranty will be about the vessel’...

Charterparty Risks: A Vessel Description "Without Guarantee"

Published Sep 16, 2021 5:02 PM by Dr. Arun Kasi

Posted in: Shipping

In time charterparties, shipowners will warrant the capabilities of the vessel, including its speed and fuel consumption. It is qu...

Who Pays for Bottom Fouling?

Published Sep 6, 2021 2:57 PM by Dr. Arun Kasi

Posted in: Shipping

Bottom fouling by marine growth is a subject of frequent disputes in time charters. Fouling increases friction and affects the per...

Op-Ed: Speed Claim vs Off-Hire Claim

Published Aug 13, 2021 5:40 PM by Dr. Arun Kasi

Posted in: Shipping

Every charterparty will have a speed-consumption warranty, called performance warranty. In tanker trade, the performance warranty...

NYPE Performance Claims: Proving Breach and Quantifying Loss

Published Jul 18, 2021 2:18 PM by Dr. Arun Kasi

Posted in: Shipping

The speed-consumption claims under NYPE 1946 form can be a tricky one. It is a warranty of the vessel’s ‘capability&rs...