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

Off-hire - Vessel stopped for inspection by US Coastguard and prohibited from proceeding - Whether vessel "detained" while awaiting inspection - Whether time lost as result of USCG requirements - Whether time lost as result of charterers' order to proceed to New Orleans - Whether owners entitled to implied indemnity from charterers

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: