MAURITIUS OIL REFINERIES LTD. v. STOLT-NIELSEN NEDERLANDS B.V. (THE “STOLT SYDNESS”)

[1997] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 273

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION(COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr. Justice Rix

Charter-party (Voyage) - Limitation of time - Hague Rules - Construction - Charter incorporated U.S.A. clause paramount - Vessel delayed by engine problems - Charterers bought in substitute cargo - Whether charterers’ claim in respect of cargo carried - Whether claim time barred - Whether English or U.S. law applicable - Whether application for extension of time should be granted.