FROTA OCEANICA BRASILIERA S.A. AND ANOTHER v. STEAMSHIP MUTUAL UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION (BERMUDA) LTD. (THE “FROTANORTE”)

[1996] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 461

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Nourse, Lord Justice Hirst and Lord Justice Schiemann

Arbitration - Arbitrator - Appointment - Collision between plaintiffs’ vessel and another - P. & I. Club insured plaintiffs’ vessel for one fourth of collision liability - Running down clause - Claim against club - Whether parties agreed to arbitrate - Allegations of inordinate and inexcusable delay in prosecuting arbitration - Whether application to appoint arbitrator should be granted.