CSSA CHARTERING AND SHIPPING SERVICES SA v MITSUI OSK LINES LTD (THE “PACIFIC VOYAGER”)

[2018] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 57

QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION(COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr Justice Popplewell

Charterparty (Voyage) – Charterparty containing cancelling date but no ETA – Nature of owners’ obligation to commence approach voyage – Whether obligation absolute or to use due diligence – Vessel delayed through no fault of owners – Whether owners in breach of obligation in relation to approach voyage.