CSSA CHARTERING AND SHIPPING SERVICES SA v MITSUI OSK LINES LTD (THE “PACIFIC VOYAGER”)

[2019] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 370

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Longmore,Lady Justice King,Sir Jackson

Charterparty (Voyage) – Charterparty containing cancelling date but no ETA – Nature of owners’ obligation to commence approach voyage – Whether obligation absolute or to use due diligence – Whether cancelling date constituted the time when approach voyage had to be commenced – Vessel delayed through no fault of owners – Whether owners in breach of obligation in relation to approach voyage.