Botany Bay Parcel Tankers International v. Fiorano Agroindustrial, Ltda. (The “Botany Trader”) – SMA No. 3391, 7 Nov 1997

ASBATANKVOY -- BILL OF LADING -- FREIGHT -- LIEN -- DEMURRAGE -- DISPORT -- Owner Award Because the Bill of Lading was late in arriving, the freight payment due Owners was also delayed. In response, the Owners exercised their posessory lien on the cargo at the discharge port until the freight was paid, thereby accruing demurrage that the Owners’ claim was ultimately faulted by the Charterers.