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Precise laytime calculations tailored to your charter party terms, ensuring accurate measurement of vessel time and minimising exposure to unnecessary costs.

Laytime Calculations

Comprehensive claim recovery services that identify all recoverable demurrage, supported by detailed evidence and expert negotiation to maximise your returns.

Claim Recovery

Expert dispute resolution combining legal insight and commercial pragmatism to resolve demurrage disagreements efficiently and protect your business interests.

Dispute Resolution

End-to-end demurrage management integrating operational analysis, contractual review, and proactive advice to reduce delays and improve claim outcomes.

Complete Demurrage Management

Trusted insights, proven results

Client Success Stories with Fairhurst Oil Solutions

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Fairhurst’s expertise transformed our demurrage claims process. Their precise laytime calculations and thorough documentation helped us recover significant costs that we previously thought unrecoverable. Their team’s clear communication and strategic approach made a complex issue manageable and efficient.

James Thornton, Logistics Manager
8 months ago
Five black stars in a row.

The support from GCF Operations was instrumental in resolving a prolonged dispute with a charterer. Their detailed analysis and negotiation skills ensured a fair settlement, protecting our company’s financial interests without escalating to arbitration.

Maria Delgado, Chartering Director
1 year ago
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Working with Fairhurst has improved our internal demurrage procedures significantly. Their training sessions equipped our team with the knowledge to identify potential delays early and reduce exposure. Their ongoing advisory role continues to add value to our operations.

Liam O’Connor, Operations Supervisor
6 months ago

Demurrage Services FAQs

Find clear answers to common questions about our demurrage management approach, helping you understand how we support your shipping operations and cost recovery.

What is included in your demurrage management service?

Our service covers laytime calculations, claim preparation, contractual interpretation, negotiation with counterparties, and dispute resolution. We handle the entire process to ensure accurate claims and minimise financial exposure.

How do you calculate laytime and demurrage?

We analyse voyage details, charter party terms, and port operations to determine laytime allowances and any delays. Our calculations follow industry standards and contractual clauses to produce precise, defensible laytime statements.

Can you assist with disputed demurrage claims?

Yes, we provide expert support in resolving disputes by reviewing documentation, advising on legal and commercial aspects, and representing your interests in negotiations or arbitration to achieve fair outcomes.

How does Fairhurst Oil Solutions help prevent future demurrage exposure?

We work with your teams to improve documentation accuracy, establish internal procedures, and integrate demurrage awareness into operations. Our training and advisory services help reduce delays and strengthen your claims management.

Need personalised advice?

Contact us to discuss your specific demurrage challenges and learn how our expertise can protect your shipping operations and financial interests.
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+44 7725 697803


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Huntingdon
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