Westfal-Larsen & Co. v. Ikerigi Compania Naviera (The Messianiaki Bergen - Q.B.D. (Com.Ct.) (Bingham J.) - 20 October 1982

Shelltime 3 jurisdiction clause - Whether “arbitration agreement” within meaning of Arbitration Act 1950

The time charterers of the vessel Messianiaki Bergen sought an order under section 10 of the Arbitration Act 1950 for the appointment of an arbitrator. The charterparty was on the Selltime 3 form, clause 40 of which provided: