ELLIS SHIPPING CORPORATION v. VOEST ALPINE INTERTRADING (THE “LEFTHERO”)

[1991] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 599

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION(COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr. Justice Evans

Charter-party (Voyage) - Demurrage - Exception clause - Iran-Iraq war -Vessel delayed by discharging at Bushire instead of charter-party destination - Owners entitled to rely on “restraint of princes” for non-delivery of vessel at charter-party destination - Whether clause protected charterers from liability for demurrage. Charter-party (Voyage) - Freight - Right and true delivery of cargo - Vessel discharged at Bushire instead of charter-party destination - Whether right and true delivery of cargo - Whether owners entitled to balance of freight.