: All risks are consolidated into a single list, including specific marine risks like piracy , ship interruptions , and hydrological conditions .
: Despite being a two-party contract, it includes an "Engineer" to manage variations, certify payments, and oversee work execution. Dredgers Contract 2nd Ed (2016 Blue-Green Book) - FIDIC
The 2016 update introduced several critical changes to improve risk allocation and project management:
The Blue Book is designed to be user-friendly, concise (15 clauses), and suitable for non-native English speakers.
: 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.