ELLIS SHIPPING CORPORATION v. VOEST ALPINE INTERTRADING (THE “LEFTHERO”)

[1992] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 109

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Lloyd, Lord Justice Woolf and Lord Justice Russell

Charter-party (Voyage) - Demurrage - Exception clause - Iran-Iraq war - Vessel delayed by discharging at Bushire instead of charter-party destination - Owners entitled to rely on “restraint of princes” for non-delivery of vessel at charter-party destination - Whether clause protected charterers from liability for demurrage. Charter-party (Voyage) - Freight - Right and true delivery of cargo - Vessel discharged at Bushire instead of charter-party destination - Whether right and true delivery of cargo - Whether owners entitled to balance of freight.