Maersk Line, Limited

Material Facts

• Maersk Line, Limited was awarded two contracts for dry cargo time charters by the Military Sealift Command.
• Both contracts were terminated for convenience by MSC.
• Maersk incurred costs to modify the vessels to meet contract requirements.
• Maersk submitted a certified claim for unrecovered costs due to early termination, including hull depreciation costs.
• The contracting officer denied Maersk's claims for reimbursement.

Parties

Appellant

Maersk Line, Limited

Respondent Agency

Military Sealift Command

Contract Number

N00033-06-C-3305, N00033-06-C-3306