London Arbitration 4/10

NYPE -- OFF-HIRE -- SEAWORTHINESS -- WAITING TIME -- Owner Award After waiting eight days at the loadport to berth, cracks were found in the Vessel's hull necessitating repairs. Charterer argues that the deficiency invalidates the waiting time and that the Vessel was off-hire or, alternatively, presents a claim for damages due to demurrage lost under a sub-charter.