KUWAIT PETROLEUM CORPORATION v. I & D OIL CARRIERS LTD. (THE “HOUDA”)

[1994] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 541

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Neill, Lord Justice Leggattand Lord Justice Millett

Charter-party (Time) - Off-hire - Iraq invaded Kuwait - Charterers’ offices moved to London - Delay by owners in carrying out charterers’ orders - Whether vessel off hire - Whether loss of time caused by breach of charter by owners - Whether owners acted reasonably - Whether cargo could be discharged without presentation of bill of lading. Bill of lading - Non-presentation - Delivery orders - Iraq invaded Kuwait - Time charterers ordered discharge of cargo without presentation of bills of lading - Whether order lawful - Whether owners bound to comply with order.