Apex Bulk Carriers, LLC v. DS Norden AS (The “Denise”) – SMA No. 3976, 6 Sep 2007

NYPE -- SUBCHARTER -- SUBPOENAS -- REQUEST FOR DOCUMENTS -- CONSOLIDATION OF DISPUTES -- Partial Owner Award The Vessel suffered severe damage allegedly caused by stevedore negligence, and Owners commenced arbitration to recover damages. Charterers contended that they had no first-hand knowledge of the incident, as the Vessel was under sub-charter at the time. Charterers subsequently requested arbitration against their sub-charterer and requested that the Panel consolidate all parties into one proceeding.