BP EXPLORATION OPERATING CO. LTD. v. CHEVRON SHIPPING CO. SAME v. CHEVRON TANKERS (BERMUDA) LTD. SAME v. CHEVRON TRANSPORT CORPORATION (THE “CHEVRON NORTH AMERICA”) [2001] UKHL 50

[2002] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 77

HOUSE OF LORDS

Before Lord SLYNN OF Hadley, Lord HOPE OF Craighead, Lord Clyde, Lord HOBHOUSE OF Woodborough and Lord Millett

Contract - Limitation of time - “Owner” - Meaning - Damage alleged to have been caused by vessel to terminal - Claim against registered owners and demise charterers prescribed - Whether pursuers induced to refrain from making relevant claim - Identification of period to be excluded from computation of prescription period - Whether pursuer’s claim against registered owners or demise charterers - Meaning of “Owner” - Prescription and Limitation (Scotland) Act, 1973, s. 6 - Harbours, Docks and Piers Clauses Act, 1847, s. 74 - Zetland County Council Act, 1974.