AGRO COMPANY OF CANADA LTD. v. RICHMOND SHIPPING LTD. (THE "SIMONBURN")

[1972] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 355

QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION(COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr. Justice Mocatta

Charter-party (consecutive voyage)- Centrocon arbitration clause incorporated-Arbitrator to be appointed "within 3 months of final discharge" - Vessel to perform five consecutive voyages-Damage suffered on first voyage-Three other voyages performed -Shipowner's arbitrator appointed 412 weeks after end of three months from completion of discharge under first voyage-Whether appointment in time. Charter - party (consecutive voyage) - Construction - "Centrocon" arbitration clause incorporated- Difficulties caused. Arbitration-Appointment of arbitrator- "Within 3 months of final discharge"- Whether appointment in time.