In 1982, BIMCO published its first standard contract of affreightment for dry bulk cargoes and codenamed it VOLCOA. It is the forerunner to GENCOA, which was issued in 2004. A contract of affreightment is an agreement between an owner and a charterer for the carriage of a certain amount and type of ... Please follow the link to continue reading.
This provision will be applicable when the parties have chosen Japanese law as the governing law of VOLCOA. In such cases, the VOLCOA Japanese Terms will replace Clause 21 (Law and Arbitration) of VOLCOA and disputes should be referred to arbitration in Japan.
GENCOA is designed using the well-known BIMCO box layout pattern with the form consisting of two main parts: a box layout in Part I and the main terms and conditions in Part II. Part l Part II Preamble Clause 1 - Subject of Contract Clause 2 - Total Quantity/ Number of Shipments ... Please follow the link to continue reading.
