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Crude oil voyage charter - Whether owners in breach of pumping warranty

The vessel was chartered on the Asbatankvoy form. By the time she arrived at the discharge port she was already on demurrage. A dispute arose as to the amount of demurrage payable at the discharge port. Discharging commenced at 21 00 on 27 July and continued until 10 35 on 30 July. Owners claimed demurrage for this period. Charterers alleged that owners were in breach of the pumping warranty of the charterparty and therefore were entitled to damages which would cancel out the relevant demurrage claim.