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obviously the reference to 'propelled by sail' in Art 25a vii refers to paper aeroplanes!

Philip,

PROPELLED BY SAIL ONLY

Thanks for providing the witty amusement posting here.

For "propelled by sail ONLY," stated in Article 23 (a) (vi), as quoted by you, you must give emphasis on the word "ONLY".

Believe it or not, this may be to cope with the future ship design concept of using half sail and half engine, to achieve the "in" concepts of "environmental friendly" and "use less energy" We have 3R that does not necessarily mean the Brazilian strikers but "Reduce Reuse and Recycle".

As long as the ship is not 100% propelled by sails, it is OK for Article 23. That means a BL evidencing shipment by a French Club Med sailing boat is not discrepant according to UCP 500 sub-Article 23 (a) (vi).

If one knows more about transport and cargo insurance, DC should not be a boring subject.

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[edited 7/19/02 6:05:14 PM]

T.O.

for your information, I remember at least one ship on the FEFC trade using sail assistance about 10 years ago. Its use was computerised so that it opened or closed depending on sensors detecting wind direction and speed. This was, of course, in addition to its main engines. The use of the sail had little to do with "green energy", but more to do with simple economics in utilising wind energy, thereby saving fuel.

Laurence

Laurence,

Of course, from the shipowner's point of view, all he wants is cost saving. But when the same thing comes to the desk of the marketing and promotion manger, he would make use of the green concept as a bonus. That is why we have the GREEN Line!

Using wind as the propelling force is green any way, whether it is intended or not by the shipowners.

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