COMPANIA SUD AMERICANA DE VAPORES v. SHIPMAIR B.V. (THE "TENO")

[1977] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 289

QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION(COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr. Justice Parker

Charter-party (Time) - Hire - Vessel unable to load full cargo due to breakdown in ballast pipe line - Whether charterers entitled to off hire claim - Whether charterers claim for unliquidated damages in respect of cargo shut out a defence - Whether set-off available against owners claim for balance of hire.