ULLISES SHIPPING CORPORATION v FAL SHIPPING CO LTD (THE “GREEK FIGHTER”)
[2006] Lloyd's Rep. Plus 99
QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION(COMMERCIAL COURT)
Before Mr Justice Colman
Charter-party (Time) – Vessel detained by authorities
for breaching UN oil sanctions – Vessel subsequently confiscated and sold –
Owners claiming damages from charterers for loss of vessel and loss of hire –
Whether charterers in breach of “lawful merchandise” provision – Whether
charterers obliged to indemnify owners – Whether charterers in breach of safe
port warranty – Whether charterers in breach of redelivery obligation – Whether
charter-party frustrated – Whether owners entitled to damages for loss of hire.