Navion Shipping AS v. Citgo Petroleum Corp. (The “Torm Gunhild”) – SMA No. 3863, 25 Aug 2004

ASBATANKVOY -- LOADPORT -- CHARTER PARTY -- BERTH -- CARGO -- DEMURRAGE -- ARBITRATION -- TANK CLEANLINESS -- Charterer Award Upon arriving at loadport after a new cargo revision in the Charter Party, the Vessel was kicked off of berth because of survey results revealing that the Vessel’s tanks were insufficiently cleaned for the revised cargo. The Owner submitted demurrage for the cleaning costs and delays arguing that the tanks were acceptable for the original cargo.