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

Withdrawal of vessel from time charter - Anti-technicality notice - Whether charterers entitled to make deductions from hire - Whether anti-technicality notice valid - Whether owners liable for wrongfully withdrawing vessel

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 months. Other relevant provisions were: