London Arbitration 23/98

Self-trimming bulk carriers - Charterparty providing that cargo to be loaded free of expense of vessel - Whether owners or charterers liable to pay spout trimming charges

Two self-trimming bulk carriers were fixed on identical terms based on the Norgrain form for the carriage of wheat from a Canadian port to Iran. A dispute arose under each charter in respect of stevedoring services at the loading port. Clause 10 of each charter provided: