CLASSIC MARITIME INC v LIMBUNGAN MAKMUR SDN BHD AND ANOTHER
[2020] Lloyd's Rep. Plus 5
COURT OF APPEAL
Before Lord Justice Haddon-Cave Lord Justice Males and Lady Justice Rose
Charterparty – Contract of affreightment – Long-term contract for carriage of iron ore pellets from Brazil to Malaysia – Bursting of dam stopping production of iron ore – Owner claiming damages from charterer for failure to make shipments following dam burst – Whether charterer entitled to rely on force majeure clause – Whether owner entitled to substantial damages.