Fidic Blue Book 2016 Pdf — New!

: Following the lead of the Gold Book, the term "Force Majeure" was replaced with "Exceptional Events" to avoid jurisdictional confusion.

The (officially titled the Form of Contract for Dredging and Reclamation Works, Second Edition ) is the global industry standard for marine construction projects. Developed in collaboration with the International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) , this edition updates the original 2006 version to better align with modern dredging practices and the broader FIDIC "Rainbow Suite". Key Features of the 2016 Second Edition fidic blue book 2016 pdf

: The liability regime was simplified to exclude indirect or consequential losses and include a cap on total liability, aligning it with the Red and Yellow Books. Contract Structure and Use : Following the lead of the Gold Book,

The Blue Book is designed to be user-friendly, concise (15 clauses), and suitable for non-native English speakers. Key Features of the 2016 Second Edition :

: All risks are consolidated into a single list, including specific marine risks like piracy , ship interruptions , and hydrological conditions .

: Unlike the first edition, the 2016 version explicitly allows for extensions of time if actual dredging quantities exceed those stated in the contract, a vital feature for re-measurement contracts.

: Reflecting industry reality, contractors are now explicitly entitled to work day and night, including weekends and holidays, unless stated otherwise in the Contract Data.