K LINE PTE LTD v PRIMINDS SHIPPING (HK) CO LTD (THE “ETERNAL BLISS”)
[2021] Lloyd's Rep. Plus 122
COURT OF APPEAL (CIVIL DIVISION)
Before Sir Geoffrey Vos, Master of the Rolls Lord Justice Newey and Lord Justice Males
Charterparty (Voyage) – Charterers failing to discharge vessel within allowed laytime – Charterparty providing for payment of demurrage – Receivers bringing cargo claim against owners resulting from delay – Whether owners entitled to damages or an indemnity from charterers – Whether demurrage constituted exclusive remedy to owners.