TRANSPETROL MARITIME SERVICES LTD v SJB (MARINE ENERGY) BV (THE "ROWAN")

[2012] Lloyd's Rep Plus 29

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Longmore, Lord Justice Davis and Sir David Keene

Charterparty (Voyage) - Tanker voyage charter - Vessel chartered to carry fuel oil from Black Sea to US Gulf - Owners warranting vessel "approved" by five specified oil majors which did include Shell - Construction of warranty - Whether clause 18 of Vitol Voyage Chartering Terms replaced - Whether owners in breach of warranty following imposition of Class condition and Shell SIRE inspection carried out at intermediate port of Antwerp.