London Arbitration 7/25

Amended NYPE 1993 form – Final hire accounts – Off-hire – Underperformance claim – Weather evidence – Definition of “about” – Definition of “up to” – Adverse current - Stevedore damage – Bunkering incident – Master’s discretion – Burden of proof – LMAA FALCA Rules The dispute arose under a time charter based on the amended NYPE 1993 form. Issues included vessel performance claims based on speed and consumption warranties, damage allegedly caused by stevedores during cargo operations, and a bunkering incident where parted mooring ropes led to an aborted operation and crew injury. The parties presented evidence such as weather routing reports, master’s logs, surveyor findings, and documentation to support their respective claims and defenses.