Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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WHISTLER INTERNATIONAL LTD. v. KAWASAKI KISEN KAISHA LTD. (THE “HILL HARMONY”)

[1999] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 209

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Nourse, Lord Justice Thorpe and Lord Justice Potter

Charter-party (Time) - Employment - Navigation - Charterers ordered vessel to follow great circle route - Master disregarded orders and followed more southerly route - Voyage took longer and more bunkers consumed - Whether charterers’ orders related to employment or navigation - Whether owners in breach of charter - Whether failure to proceed with utmost despatch.

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