SPARTA NAVIGATION CO. v. TRANSOCEAN AMERICA INC. (THE “STEPHANOS”)

[1989] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 506

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION(COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr. Justice Saville

Charter-party (Voyage) - Centrocon arbitration clause - Limitation of time - Receivers alleged cargo affected by aflatoxin - Receivers claimed against owners 11 months after cargo delivered - Owners sought indemnity from charterers - Whether owners’ claim barred by Centrocon arbitration clause - Whether extension of time should be granted.