National Bank of Fujairah (Dubai Branch) v Times Trading Corporation (The “Archagelos Gabriel”) (No 2) – QBD (Comm Ct) (Foxton J) [2020] EWHC 1983 (Comm) – 23 July 2020

Arbitration – Application for extension of time to commence arbitration – Bill of lading holder bringing arbitration against wrong party because unaware of existence of bareboat charter – Whether court had jurisdiction to extend time to bring arbitration against bareboat charterer – Whether extension should be granted

The counterclaimant, NBF, said that it was the holder of 27 bills of lading issued in respect of cargo shipped on the vessel Archagelos Gabriel. Cargo was discharged without production of the bills of lading against letters of indemnity over the period between 10 and 20 June 2018.