ACTION NAVIGATION INC. v. BOTTIGLIERE DI NAVIGAZIONE S.p.A. (THE “KITSA”)

[2005] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 432

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION (COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr. Justice Aikens

Charter-party (Time) - Vessel chartered by owners and then sub-chartered for time chartered trip - Discharge of cargo delayed and bottom of vessel became fouled - Whether owners had agreed to run risk of fouling - Whether vessel off-hire during time spent de-fouling hull - Whether arbitrators’ decision correct in law - Arbitration Act, 1996, s. 69.