In re Falkefjell

GODDARD, District Judge.

Proceeding in the matter of the petition of the owner of the S/S Tindefjell to compel the charterer and the charterer’s alleged undisclosed principal to proceed to arbitration of a dispute in accordance with the provisions of Section 4 of the United States Arbitration Act of February 12, 1925, 9 U.S.C.A. § 4, incorporated in the charter party.

The pertinent provisions of the charter party are:

“13. The Captain shall sign Bills of Lading or Masters Receipts as and when presented, without prejudice or reference to this Charter party.”

“21. If any dispute arise the same to…