PROTANK SHIPPING INC. v. TOTAL TRANSPORT CORPORATION (THE “PROTANK ORINOCO”)

[1997] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 42

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION(COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr. Justice Thomas

Charter-party (Voyage) - Cargo retention clause - Construction - Vessel discharged cargo of oil - Cargo surveyors issued documents relating to cargo remaining on board - Whether documents provided determination or estimates entitling charterers to make deductions from freight - Whether charterers entitled to deduct from freight if no determination or estimate by an independent surveyor.