WHISTLER INTERNATIONAL LTD. v. KAWASAKI KISEN KAISHA LTD. (THE “HILL HARMONY”)

[2001] 1 Lloyd's Rep 147

HOUSE OF LORDS

Before Lord Bingham of Cornhill, Lord Nicholls of Birkenhead, Lord Hoffmann, Lord Hope of Craighead and Lord Hobhouse of Woodborough

Charter-party (Time) - Employment - Navigation - Charterers ordered vessel to follow great circle route - Master disregarded orders and followed more southerly route - Voyage took longer and more bunkers consumed - Whether charterers’ orders related to employment or navigation - Whether owners in breach of charter - Whether failure to proceed with utmost despatch.