Elvado Trading Ltd. v. Citgo Petroleum Corp. (The “Cariad”) – SMA No. 3924, 14 Apr 2006

ASBATANKVOY — ARBITRATION — TERMINAL — DEMURRAGE — TERMINAL — DOCK MASTER — CARGO CONTAMINATION — CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES — Charterer Award

After the vessel had been loaded with separate cargos, the Charterer discovered that one of the cargos had been contaminated with another. The Owner claimed that the contamination came from the terminal and commenced arbitration for demurrage and shifting expenses caused by the contamination. The Charterer counterclaimed for costs lost material costs arguing that the contamination resulted from tank seal defects.