NYPE 1993 – TIME CHARTER – OFF HIRE – OWNERS’ DEVIATION – WEATHER ROUTING COMPANY - WRC
A dispute arose under a time charter trip on an amended NYPE 1993 form for a voyage from Terneuzen, Netherlands to Jacksonville, Florida. The charter included a laycan of 4 to 8 February and an expected duration of about 25 days WOG. Following redelivery on 6 March, the owners claimed a balance of US$119,557.65 primarily for hire and bunkers, while the charterers denied liability, arguing the master unjustifiably deviated from their routing instructions, causing delays and additional costs.