Horizon’s Edge Excursions, LLC. v. H. Dewayne Williams (The “Stolt Azalea”) – SMA No. 4012, 19 Sep 2008

ASBATANKVOY -- WHETHER BERTH CONGESTION IS BEYOND CHARTERER’S CONTROL -- NOTICE OF READINESS PRIOR TO FREE PRATIQUE -- PRORATED LAYTIME -- Owner Award Charterer attempted to dispute Owner's demurrage claim on the basis that berth congestion was a condition beyond charterer's control per ASBATANKVOY Clause 6, time cannot commence until the vessel is in free pratique, and time spent simultaneously discharging another charterer's cargo should be prorated.