Nordstrom & Thulin AB v. Transcontinental Refining Corp. (The “Nord Baltic”) – SMA No. 3687, 18 May 2001

ASBATANKVOY — ARBITRATION — DEMURRAGE — LAYCAN — PUMP WARRANTY — DISPORT — PUMP LOGS — MANIFOLD — Owner Award

This arbitration began as a result of the Charterer’s refusal to pay demurrage for an extended laycan at discharge. The Charterer claims that the Vessel violated the pump warranty, and therefore, excess time at disport is for the Owner’s account. The Owners counterclaim that the pumping logs are consistent with the warranty and that the dock’s inferior manifold connections were the cause of delay.