HAMED EL CHIATY & CO. (T/A. TRAVCO NILE CRUISE LINES) v. THE THOMAS COOK GROUP LTD. (THE “NILE RHAPSODY”[??C0E5])

[1992] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 399

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION(COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr. Justice Hirst

Charter-party (Time) - Stay of action - Jurisdiction - Forum non conveniens - Plaintiffs claimed damages under the contract - Charters prescribed Egyptian law as proper law of contract but silent as to jurisdiction - Whether parties orally agreed contracts subject to exclusive jurisdiction of Egyptian Courts - Whether Egypt more appropriate forum - Whether action should be stayed.