UNIVERSAL BULK CARRIERS LTD. v. ANDRE ET CIE [2001] EWCA Civ 588
[2001] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 65
COURT OF APPEAL
Before Lord Justice Potter, Lord Justice Clarkeand Mr. Justice Bennett
Charter-party (Voyage) - Laycan - Construction - Status of term narrowing laycan spread - Whether an option or obligation - Whether compliance with clause a condition precedent - Whether charterers’ failure to nominate port breach of condition precedent to owners’ nomination of vessel - Whether charter-party repudiated.