Scopic Clause

Scopic Clause in Maritime Law

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The following is a definition of Scopic Clause, produced by Tetley, in the context of admiralty law: The “Special Compensation P. & I. Club Clause” (“SCOPIC Clause”) refers to the agreement, which first became effective August 1, 1999, between members of the International Salvage Union (I.S.U.) (see this maritime law term in this legal dictionary), the International Group of P. & I. Clubs (see this maritime law term in this legal dictionary), and certain property underwriters, providing a mechanism for remunerating salvors on the basis of a fixed tariff of daily rates for tugs, equipment and personnel used, rather than by arbitration on the basis provided by arts. 13 and 14 of the Salvage Convention 1989 (see this maritime law term in this legal dictionary). The SCOPIC Clause, slightly reworded, is now an optional clause which may be incorporated by the salvor into LOF 2000, (Lloyd’s Standard Form of Salvage Agreement), in effect September 1, 2000) (see this maritime law term in this legal dictionary), whereby the salvor may request guaranteed remuneration thereafter, instead of a “no cure/no pay” ( (see this legal term in this law dictionary)) salvage reward. See Tetley,Int’l. M & A. L., 2003 at pp. 342-345.