CLASSIC MARITIME INC v LIMBUNGAN MAKMUR SDN BHD AND ANOTHER

[2019] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 349

QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION(COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr Justice Teare

Charterparty – Contract of affreightment – Long-term contract for carriage of iron ore pellets from Brazil to Malaysia – Bursting of dam stopping production of iron ore – Owner claiming damages from charterer for failure to make shipments following dam burst – Whether charterer entitled to rely on force majeure clause – Whether owner entitled to substantial damages.