Bayside Marine Inc. v. Global Petroleum Corp. (The “Mountain Lady”) – SMA No. 3704, 12 Sep 2001

ASBATANKVOY -- ARBITRATION -- DEMURRAGE -- PUMP WARRANTY -- CANAL -- Charterer Award This arbitration dispute hinges on an Owner’s claim for pumping demurrage and detention from canal blockage by another vessel. In their defense, the Charterers claim that the Owner violated the contracted pump warranty and have no grounds for demurrage while also stating that the Owner should have been aware of possible delays in the Chelsea Street Bridge Safety Zone.