Independent Performance Assessment & Legal Support
In today’s highly competitive chartering environment, disputes over vessel speed and performance are increasingly common. With significant financial implications for both owners and charterers, having access to accurate, fair, and defensible performance assessments is critical.
Prime Navigation Shipping and our internal Legal Department offers expert
Speed Claim Consultancy Services combining technical expertise, legal knowledge, and advanced data analysis to resolve speed and performance disputes with full compliance and transparency.
Why Speed Claims Matter
Speed claims often arise when a vessel is alleged to have underperformed against agreed charter party terms, resulting in financial claims for loss of time, additional bunker.
Proper handling of these disputes requires:
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Accurate voyage reconstruction with verification and evidence on the weather conditions (winds, waves and ocean currents)
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Fair interpretation of the govern CO and the agreed terms of the vessel’s good weather definition
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Legal understanding of charter party clauses and arbitration precedents
How Prime Navigation Shipping Supports Speed Claim Resolution
With over 15 years of proven experience in speed claims, our specialized team offers full-service legal support, including:
Legal Compliance & Arbitration Expertise
Our Legal Department works strictly in accordance with international arbitration awards, High Court rulings, and recognized legal standards, ensuring that every evaluation stands up to legal scrutiny.
Technical Master Expertise
We collaborate closely with our highly experienced ship masters and technical consultants, combining real-world seafaring knowledge with contractual understanding to accurately assess vessel performance.
Full Performance Evaluation
Our assessment process considers:
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Vessel description by taking into consideration her own characteristics and other technical specifications
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Master’s reported voyage data
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Verified weather and sea condition reports
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Performance warranties and charter party clauses
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Advanced Data Processing
We use sophisticated computerized performance analysis tools to process large data sets, ensuring precision, objectivity, and consistency in every evaluation.
Unbiased, Defensible Reports
Our detailed
Performance Evaluation Reports provide unbiased conclusions, ensuring fair assessments for all parties involved and reducing the likelihood of prolonged disputes or legal challenges.
The PNS Advantage in Speed Claims
By working with Prime Navigation Shipping, shipowners, operators, charterers, and legal representatives gain access to:
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Independent, expert evaluations
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Legally defensible reports
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Swift resolution of speed claim disputes
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Minimized financial risk and legal exposure
Disputes handled professionally. Claims resolved fairly. Performance evaluated accurately.
