ISLANDER SHIPPING ENTERPRISES S.A. v. EMPRESA MARITIMA DEL ESTADO S.A. (THE "KHIAN SEA")

[1977] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 439

QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION(COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr. Justice Donaldson

Charter-party (Time)-Safe berth-Vessel ordered to berth in Valparaiso-Berth exposed to heavy swell-Vessel unable to leave berth because of presence of two other vessels which had anchored sufficiently close to wharf-Vessel suffered ranging damage-Whether charterers liable-New York Produce Exchange form.