Portland Shipping Co. v. The Alex Gibson

The ship Alex Gibson was chartered by the libelant to carry a cargo of wheat from Tacoma to a port in Europe to be designated by the charterer. A charter-party was signed in Portland, in the state of Oregon, containing, among others, the following provisions:

“The vessel to employ stevedore satisfactory to charterers; but, if appointed by them, the charge not to exceed that current at the time, and to be stowed under the captain’s supervision and direction. Charterers to furnish the vessel with sufficient cargo for stiffening, as customary. The captain gives them usual 48 hours’ written notice…