TIDEBROOK MARITIME CORPORATION v VITOL SA (THE “FRONT COMMANDER”)

[2006] Lloyd's Rep Plus 68

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Buxton Lord Justice Rix, and Lord Justice Scott Baker

Charter-party (Voyage) – Laytime – Calculation – Charter providing that laytime should not commence before earliest layday unless charterer consented in writing – Charterer instructing vessel to tender NOR and berth prior to earliest layday – Whether charterers consented to laytime commencing early.