THE "ASIA STAR"

[2010] Lloyd's Rep Plus 50

SINGAPORE COURT OF APPEAL

Before Chan Sek Keong CJ, Andrew Phang Boon Leong JA and V K Rajah JA

Damages - Mitigation - Charterers unable to load cargo within agreed shipment period by reason of vessel's delay and unsuitability to receive cargo - Charterers claiming loss of profits and damages in respect of cargo not shipped or delayed - Whether charterers should have hired alternative vessel at greater expense - Whether charterers failed to mitigate their loss.