AGRO COMPANY OF CANADA LTD. v. RICHMOND SHIPPING LTD. (THE "SIMONBURN")

[1973] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 392

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Denning, M.R., Lord Justice Megaw and Sir Gordon Willmer

Charter-party (consecutive voyage) - Centrocon arbitration clause incorporated - Arbitrator to be appointed "within 3 months of final discharge" - Vessel to perform five consecutive voyages - Damage suffered on first voyage - Three other voyages performed - Shipowners' arbitrator appointed 412 weeks after end of three months from completion of discharge under first voyage - Whether appointment in time. Charter - party (consecutive voyage) - Construction - "Centrocon" arbitration clause incorporated - Difficulties caused. Arbitration - Appointment of arbitrator - "Within 3 months of final discharge" - Whether appointment in time.