BERLINER BANK A.G. v. C. CZARNIKOW SUGAR LTD. (THE “RAMA”)

[1996] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 281

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION(ADMIRALTY COURT)

Before Mr. Justice Clarke

Admiralty practice - Maritime lien - Forum non conveniens - Mortgagees obtained sale of chartered vessel - Charterers claimed damages for deceit, negligent misrepresentation and breach of charter - Whether charterers’ claims gave rise to maritime lien - Whether Maritime Court of Panama more appropriate forum - Whether action should be stayed.