Commercial Maritime Law

1. A charterer may sub-charterparty the vessel, unless the charterparty stipulates otherwise. 2. The original charterer shall, in case of a sub-charterparty, remain liable vis- a-vis the lessor for obligations arising out of the charterparty. 3. A sub-charterparty shall not establish a direct relationship between the original lessor and the sub-charterer. However, the original lessor may have recourse against the sub-charterer in an amount not exceeding sums due to the original charterer, without prejudice to the rules of tort liability.