January 02, 2018

Miscellany - The Douglas Sea State Scale

January 02, 2018/ Jackson Parton

Sea state is the condition of the sea surface at a particular place and time by reference to wind waves and swell, with wind waves are formed by the wind within a particular generating area and swell being the wave motion.

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August 08, 2017

Miscellany - Maritime Glossary

August 08, 2017/ Jackson Parton

The historical significance of the sea is easy to see when one looks at our language. Many words and expressions originate from our relationship with the sea. Some familiar words and phrases come unexpectedly from their use on the sea.

We have assembled a list of some of the more common words and phrases that continue today to be used by seafarers and their shore-based counterparts.

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June 21, 2017

Miscellany - Charterparty Abbreviations

June 21, 2017/ Jackson Parton

Broking terms often appear in charterparty recaps, sometimes these short phrases or sets of letters have vital importance in our client's matters, determining the transfer of certain liabilities between parties.

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April 11, 2017

Best wishes for Maria Gerakaris-Michanitzis

April 11, 2017/ Jackson Parton

After a successful 19 years at Jackson Parton, Maria has decided to retire from legal practice. From everyone at Jackson Parton we wish her all the very best for the future.

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