RAVENNAVI SPA v NEW CENTURY SHIPBUILDING CO LTD)
[2006] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 280
QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION (COMMERCIAL COURT)
Before Mrs Justice Gloster
Contract - Option agreement - Buyer having option to purchase two vessels from shipbuilders - Option agreement providing for vessels to be delivered by specified dates with earlier delivery if possible - Options exercised under shipbuilding contracts containing “entire agreement” clause - Buyer contending that shipyard was in breach of its obligation to make earlier delivery - Shipyard contending that obligation to make earlier delivery lapsed on exercise of option - Determination of preliminary issues on construction of option agreement and shipbuilding contracts.