Shipping Corporation Of India Ltd vs Mare Shipping Inc

The Supreme Court upheld the arbitration award under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, affirming that the Charter Party's Clause 9 mandates arbitration for disputes. The Court found that the delay in the vessel's discharge was attributable to the Respondents' failure to provide a safe berth as per the Charter Party terms. Consequently, the Petitioners were not liable for demurrage charges incurred due to the delay, and the award of the Arbitral Tribunal was confirmed.