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Petroleo Brasileiro SA v ENE Kos 1 Ltd (The Kos)

[2012] UKSC 17
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
CourtUK Supreme Court
Year2012
StatusBinding authority

Summary

In a time charterparty, the charterer's obligation to pay hire is independent and the owner's right to withdraw for non-payment is subject to anti-technicality notice requirements.

Key Principle

In a time charter, the charterer's obligation to pay hire is an independent obligation; the owner's right to withdraw for non-payment is subject to anti-technicality clauses.

Area of Law

shipping

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