Samsun Corp. v. Khozestan Mashine Kar Co.

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

HAIGHT, Senior District Judge:

This is a petition pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. §§ 1 et seq, to compel arbitration of commercial disputes in New York. The respondent opposes the petition on the ground that the parties did not agree to New York arbitration. Subject matter jurisdiction in this Court arises out of the underlying maritime contract of charter party.

Background

Petitioner Samsun Corporation (“Sam-sun”), a Korean corporation, is the owner of the motor vessel PRABHU DAYA. Samsun alleges that on March 9, 1995, it entered into a voyage…