Mauritius Oil Refineries Ltd v Stolt Nielsen Nederland BV (The “Stolt Sydness”) - QBD (Com Ct)(Rix J) - 13 November 1996

Hague Rules incorporated into English law charterparty under US Clause Paramount - Whether Rules fall to be construed under English law or US law

The vessel Stolt Sydness was chartered under a voyage charter which expressly provided for London arbitration and English law. There was a USA Clause Paramount which incorporated the United States Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1936 (“US COGSA”).