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Western Bulk Carriers K/S v Li Hai Maritime Inc (The "Li Hai") - QBD (Com Ct)(Jonathan Hirst QC sitting as a Deputy Judge of the High Court) - 5 May 2005
On 27 September 2002 the vessel Li Hai, a 27,000 ton "handymax" bulk carrier, was chartered on the NYPE form as amended for a period of about 5/7 months period from the time of delivery, with charterers having an option for a further about 5/7..
Online Published Date:
08 June 2005
Appeared in issue:
667 - 08 June 2005
Hyundai Merchant Marine Co Ltd v Furness Withy (Australia) Pty (The "Doric Pride") - QBD (Com Ct)(Michael Crane QC sitting as a Deputy Judge of the High Court) - 20 May 2005
On 31 January 2004 the vessel Doric Pride was chartered on an amended NYPE form with various amendments and additional clauses. The agreement was for:
"... one time charter trip via safe anchorage(s), safe berth(s), safe ports always afloat, always..
Online Published Date:
08 June 2005
Appeared in issue:
667 - 08 June 2005
Kona Concept Inc v Guimond Boats Ltd - Fed Ct (Phelan J) - 10 February 2005
Kona Concepts, a Hawaiian fishing company, sought a declaration that a judgment of the US District Court for the District of Hawaii for US$402,213 be recognized and enforced as a judgment of the court. The US judgment arose from default proceedings..
Online Published Date:
08 June 2005
Appeared in issue:
667 - 08 June 2005
Swire Pacific Offshire Services (Pte) Ltd v MV "Roxana Bank" and Anr - Supreme Court of Appeal (Scott, Farlam, Nugent, Conradie and Cloete JJA) - 2005 (2) SA 65
On 5 January 2002 the vessel Roxana Bank experienced mechanical problems with her main engine while lying at anchor, and the prevailing weather conditions caused her to drag her anchor so that she was in danger of colliding with a submarine oil..
Online Published Date:
08 June 2005
Appeared in issue:
667 - 08 June 2005