The Golden Eagle Shipping LLC has sued Norvic Shipping International Ltd seeking more than half-million dollars for damaging its vessels.
What happened?
In May 2018, the companies entered into an agreement stating that Golden Eagle agreed to provide a vessel to Norvic and the vessel was delivered to the defendant on June 3 in Peru.
Norvic, which is headquartered in Canada with offices globally, was expected to buy their own bunkers of a quality suitable for burning in the Vessel’s engines.
Mechanical problems
However, the Golden Eagle claimed that Norvic purchased bunkers for burning from a third party that caused damage to the main engine.
According to the agreement, “In the Charter, the plaintiff specifically reserved its right to make a claim against Defendant for any damage done to the main engine or the auxiliaries caused by the use of unsuitable fuels or fuels not complying with the agreed specifications. As a result of the Defendant’s failure to supply suitable bunkers as required under the charter, the Vessel’s crew was unable to start its main engine for an extended period of time and the Vessel experienced a series of mechanical problems lasting approximately 14 days”.
Sued for damages
The plaintiff also noted that it had to pay for emergency repairs in Ponta Delgada, Portugal. The claim alleges $200,000 in physical damages, $200,000 loss of charter hire, and $55,000 in lost bunkers.
The complain was filed and verified in the U.S. District Court Eastern District of Louisiana. The verified complain documents were filed on August 7 by Andrea Jansz, an agent of Golden Eagle Shipping.
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Source: Louisiana Record
