[2008] 2 Lloyds Rep 119; [2008] 1 Lloyd’s Rep. 262; [2009] 1 All ER (Comm) 908; [2008] 1 All ER (Comm) 497

Gavin Kealey QC acted for shipowners in claim against time charterers concerning effect of change of International Regulations on Shipowners’ obligations under Shelltime 4 form.

Charterparty (Time) – Change in international regulations – Oil tankers chartered under Shelltime 4 form – MARPOL changes restricting vessels’ cargo carrying capacity – Whether loss to be borne by owners or charterers