Ullises Shipping Corporation v Fal Shipping Co Ltd (The “Greek Fighter”) – QBD (Com Ct) (Colman J) – 14 July 2006

Charterparty – Detention of vessel by authorities for breaching UN oil sanctions – Vessel subsequently confiscated and sold – Owners claiming damages from time charterers for loss of vessel and loss of hire – Whether charterers in breach of “lawful merchandise” provision – Whether charterers obliged to indemnify owners – Whether charterers in breach of safe port warranty – Whether charterers in breach of redelivery obligation – Whether charterparty frustrated – Whether owners entitled to damages for loss of hire

(2006) 703 LMLN 1