METALFER CORPORATION v. PAN OCEAN SHIPPING CO. LTD.

[1998] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 632

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION

Before Mr. Justice Longmore

Arbitration - Limitation of time - Arbitration clause - Fixture agreement between owners and charterers - Claims to be referred to arbitration within 30 days of completion of voyage - Whether arbitration clause part of fixture agreement - Whether clause operated to bar charterers’ claims if made after the lapse of 30 days - Whether clause inconsistent with provisions in Hague Rules - Whether charterers’ claim time barred.