THE “ASIA STAR”

[2010] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 121

SINGAPORE COURT OF APPEAL

Before Chan Sek Keong CJ, Andrew Phang Boon Leong JA and V K Rajah JA

Damages — Mitigation — Charterers unable to load cargo within agreed shipment period by reason of vessel’s delay and unsuitability to receive cargo — Charterers claiming loss of profits and damages in respect of cargo not shipped or delayed — Whether charterers should have hired alternative vessel at greater expense — Whether charterers failed to mitigate their loss.