Odfjell Tankers, K.S. v Trammochem (The “Bow Heron”) – SMA No. 3176, 26 May 1995

ASBATANKVOY -- DEMURRAGE -- DISPORT -- PORT -- BERTH -- ARBITRATION -- LAYTIME -- NOR In response to the Owners’ claim for demurrage at disport, the Charterers contended that the delays resulted from Owners’ lack of required US port documentation and the subsequently occupied berth when the documents were finally received. Conversely, the Owners cited other arbitrations where the laytime began at NOR despite having lost its turn at berth due to Owner negligence.