ERG PETROLI S.P.A. v. VITOL S.A. (THE “BALLENITA” AND “BP ENERGY”)

[1992] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 455

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION(COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before His Honour Judge Diamond, Q.C.

Carriage by sea - Nomination of vessel - Contract for sale of cargo of oil - Sellers nominated vessel under contract - Whether sellers entitled to withdraw nomination and substitute another vessel - Whether substitution wrongful and a repudiation of contract - Whether cargo in substitute vessel conformed with contract description.