VILLA DENIZCILIK SANAYI VE TICARET AS v. LONGEN S.A. (THE “VILLA”)

[1998] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 195

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION(COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr. Justice Mance

Arbitration - Arbitrator - Appointment - Sole arbitrator - Disputes arising under charter-party - Whether arbitration proceedings commenced - Arbitration clause called for appointment of three-man tribunal - Whether charter implied arbitration before sole arbitrator - Whether Court had jurisdiction to appoint sole arbitrator - Arbitration Act, 1996, ss. 16(3), 18(3).