"Saldanha" (Cosco Bulk Carrier Co Ltd v Team-Up Owning Co Ltd) [2010] EWCH 1340 (Comm), [2011] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 187, Commercial Court - whether capture and detention of ship by Somali pirates puts her off hire under New York Produce form, Clause 15.
"Kildare" (Zodiac Maritime Agencies Ltd v Fortescue Metals Group Ltd) [2010] EWHC 903 (Comm), Commercial Court - performance of 5-year consecutive voyage by FMG ceased following market collapse in late 2008 - frustration defence abandoned - whether FMG guilty of wrongful repudiation - assessment of damages: whether available market when contract terminated; whether, if not, later available market relevant.
"Elbrus" (Dalwood Marine Co v Nordana Lines A/S) [2009] EWHC 3394 (Comm), (2010) LMLN 786, Commercial Court - measure of damages for wrongful repudiation (early redelivery) of time charter trip - whether earnings after end of "overlap" period to be taken into account - appeal to Commercial Court December 2009.
Marine Trade v Pioneer - FFAs (see Banking/Derivatives, above).
Rainy Sky et al. v Kookmin Bank - Refund Guarantees (shipbuilding contracts) (see Banking/Derivatives, above).
Claims against Fortescue Metals Group for alleged repudiation of long-term carriage contracts: Classic v FMG (long-term COAs - arbitration June 2009, settled); "Anangel Splendour" (5-year time charter - arbitration September 2009, settled); "Kildare" (long-term consecutive voyage charter; see above).
"Paragon" (Lansat Shipping Co Ltd v Glencore Grain B.V.) [2009] EWCA Civ 855, [2009] 2 LLoyd's Rep. 688, Court of Appeal - provision entitling owner to market rate of hire for last 30 days of maximum charter period and any overrun if illegitimate last voyage - whether enforceable or a penalty.
"Kos" (E.N.E. Kos v Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.) [2009] EWHC 1843 (Comm), [2010] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 87, Commercial Court, [2010] EWCA Civ 772, Court of Appeal - rights and obligations of parties to time charter after valid withdrawal by owners with part-laden cargo on board - whether bank fees and commissions charged for providing security for claim recoverable as costs in subsequent litigation.
"Bremen Max" - acting for shipowner during 2009 in litigation arising out of alleged mis-delivery and letters of indemnity for delivery without production of bills of lading - settled.
The Antiparos, Antiparos ENE v SK Shipping Co Ltd [2008] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 237, Commercial Court - Asbatankvoy form, clause 4(c) - claim for increased bunker costs due to rearrangement of itinerary to accommodate change of loadport orders - whether charterers entitled to change orders, whether claimed cost increase recoverable.
Abu Dhabi Investment Company v H Clarkson & Co Ltd, trial 2006, Commercial Court (see under Commercial Law above).
The Stolt Spur, Stolt Tankers Inc. v Landmark Chemicals S.A. [2002] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 786, Commercial Court - Demurrage - whether time counts during which vessel engaged in operations for other interests, not causing delay to charterers' operations.
The Ivan Zagubanski, Navigation Maritime Bulgare v Rustal Trading [2002] 1 Lloyd's Rep 106, Commercial Court - bill of lading / arbitration clause / anti-suit injunction.
The Elpa, Transpacific Discovery v Cargill International S.A. [2001] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 596, Commercial Court - InterClub Agreement and underlying third party claim alleging unseaworthiness - pre-conditions to apportionment under InterClub Agreement - relevance of ante-dating of bills of lading.
The AMA Ulgen, Galaxy Energy International Ltd v Bayoil SA [2001] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 512, Commercial Court - Sale of Goods (CIF) - Demurrage recoverable to the extent it "can be recovered" from another party - proper construction and application to the facts of that provision.
Mira Oil Resources of Tortola v Bocimar N.V., [1999] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 101, Commercial Court - Charter-party (Voyage) - Demurrage time bar - "Signed copy of charterparty" required to be presented - Construction.
The Flecha, Fetim B.V. and Others v Oceanspeed Shipping Ltd [1999] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 612, Admiralty Court - whether bills of lading were owners' or time charterers' bills.
The Trade Nomad, [1998] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 57, [1999] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 723, Commercial Court, Court of Appeal - Shelltime 4 time charter, "off hire" Clause 3(i), whether applicable to defects in vessel existing at time of delivery; application of "from a position no less favourable" provision in Clause 21.
The Ivybank, ED&F Man Cocoa Ltd v Scaflon Marine Ltd, unreported, Commercial Court - fire in cargo hold due to negligent welding - whether all cargo damaged by fire or smoke - whether damages recoverable in tort for lost value of any cargo not so damaged.
The Atlas, [1996] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 642, Commercial Court - Hague Rules, "weight unknown" bills of lading - time charterer's authority to issue bills of lading.
The Nicholas H [1996] AC 211, [1995] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 299, House of Lords - duty of care, Classification Societies.
The Orjula [1995] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 395, Commercial Court - duty of care - "damage" in tort - dangerous cargo.
The Berthea, unreported, Commercial Court, Court of Appeal - time charter liability for oil pollution insurance costs.
The Achille Lauro, Conflict of laws - advising on jurisdiction and application of Athens Convention in relation to passenger claims resulting from fire and sinking of vessel.
The QE2, unreported, Commercial Court - subsequently settled before Court of Appeal - dispute with Blohm & Voss shipyard - summary judgment.
