在ALCO早前的通函中，我们分享了最近的判例法 Trans Trade RK v Sebat Shipping and Trading Company[The Sebat] [2026] EWHC 950 (Comm) ——该案否定了装货作业的开始可以补正无效装卸准备就绪通知书效力的观点。
然而，关于装装卸准备就绪准备书以及装卸时间的起算仍存在许多判例法的灰色地带。船舶出租人和船舶承租人除了学习判例外，还应谨慎应对此类灰色地带中的问题。
在本通函中，我们将分享一起伦敦仲裁裁决。在该裁决中，船舶承租人被认定默示的负有迅速（promptly）接受有效装卸准备就绪通知书的义务。该仲裁由两位知名仲裁员组成的仲裁庭作出。尽管不具有约束力且并非公开裁决，但该仲裁庭的意见至少具有很高的参考价值，并可协助ALCO客户评估商业和解方案是否公平合理。
详细信息请参阅附件。
When Must Charterer Accept Valid NOR: Opinion from Tribunals
In earlier circulars our firm has shared the recent case law Trans Trade RK v Sebat Shipping and Trading Company [The Sebat] [2026] EWHC 950 (Comm) – a case denying that the commencement of loading operation may cure an invalid NOR.
However, there are a few grey areas regarding NOR and commencement of laytime, in case law context. All shipowners and charterers have to, in addition to learn case law, deal with issues in the grey areas.
In this circular, we will share a London arbitration where the Charterers were found impliedly obliged to accept a valid NOR promptly. This arbitration was decided by a tribunal consisting of two reputable arbitrators. Whilst the decision is not binding and unreported, the Tribunal’s opinion is at least very informative and may assist ALCO clients assess whether a commercial settlement is fair and reasonable.
Please see attached file for details.
