MLAANZ ARBITRATION
INTRODUCTION
Arbitration has always been the preferred method of dispute resolution in the maritime industry. In 1997, in order to assist industry participants in this respect, MLAANZ developed a set of arbitration rules and established a panel of arbitrators available for appointment.
In 2007, the MLAANZ Arbitration Rules were updated with the intention of creating a framework for the speedy and cost-efficient resolution of disputes by arbitrators familiar with shipping and maritime trade. Industry participants are encouraged to consider the benefits of providing for dispute resolution in their contracts. A simple arbitration clause included in a contract when it is negotiated can bring untold benefits to both parties in the event that a dispute arises at some future time.
The members of the MLAANZ Panel of Arbitrators have either legal or industry experience in the maritime trade. Many have been accredited as an arbitrator by arbitration organisations. It is possible for the parties to a dispute to appoint a member of the Panel of Arbitrators as an arbitrator in a dispute which is not governed by the MLAANZ arbitration rules.
The Panel of Arbitrators is regularly updated. For anyone interested in joining the panel, please refer to the MLAANZ policy in respect of applications for membership of the panel.
Mediation is also available to parties in dispute. Several members of the Panel of Arbitrators are also available to act as mediators.
MLAANZ is a member of the Australian Maritime and Transport Arbitration Commission.
Please click on headings for more information:
*if you require the president of MLAANZ to appoint an arbitrator from the panel, please contact Hamish Fletcher +64 3 548 4136, [email protected].
Please forward your original application and cheque to:
MLAANZ President
Hamish Fletcher
Oceanlaw New Zealand
Level 2, Montgomery House
190 Trafalgar Street
Nelson 7010
New Zealand
Arbitration has always been the preferred method of dispute resolution in the maritime industry. In 1997, in order to assist industry participants in this respect, MLAANZ developed a set of arbitration rules and established a panel of arbitrators available for appointment.
In 2007, the MLAANZ Arbitration Rules were updated with the intention of creating a framework for the speedy and cost-efficient resolution of disputes by arbitrators familiar with shipping and maritime trade. Industry participants are encouraged to consider the benefits of providing for dispute resolution in their contracts. A simple arbitration clause included in a contract when it is negotiated can bring untold benefits to both parties in the event that a dispute arises at some future time.
The members of the MLAANZ Panel of Arbitrators have either legal or industry experience in the maritime trade. Many have been accredited as an arbitrator by arbitration organisations. It is possible for the parties to a dispute to appoint a member of the Panel of Arbitrators as an arbitrator in a dispute which is not governed by the MLAANZ arbitration rules.
The Panel of Arbitrators is regularly updated. For anyone interested in joining the panel, please refer to the MLAANZ policy in respect of applications for membership of the panel.
Mediation is also available to parties in dispute. Several members of the Panel of Arbitrators are also available to act as mediators.
MLAANZ is a member of the Australian Maritime and Transport Arbitration Commission.
Please click on headings for more information:
- Practice Note
- MLAANZ Arbitration Rules
- Suggested Arbitration Clause
- Panel of MLAANZ Arbitrators*
- Policy to Join Panel of Arbitrators
- Application to Join Panel of Arbitrators
*if you require the president of MLAANZ to appoint an arbitrator from the panel, please contact Hamish Fletcher +64 3 548 4136, [email protected].
Please forward your original application and cheque to:
MLAANZ President
Hamish Fletcher
Oceanlaw New Zealand
Level 2, Montgomery House
190 Trafalgar Street
Nelson 7010
New Zealand