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Sir John Jackson Ltd v Owners of Steamship ‘Blanche’ and Others: HL 28 Feb 1908

Charterers by demise are ‘owners’ within the meaning of section 3 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1894, and can, therefore, under that section, claim the benefit of limitation of liability, conferred by sections 503 and 504, in respect of loss or damage caused by the improper navigation of the ship by their servants. [ Cf. … Continue reading Sir John Jackson Ltd v Owners of Steamship ‘Blanche’ and Others: HL 28 Feb 1908

Gard Marine and Energy Ltd and Another v China National Chartering Company Ltd and Another: SC 10 May 2017

The dispute followed the grounding of a tanker the Ocean Victory. The ship was working outside of a safe port requirement in the charterparty agreement. The contract required the purchase of insurance against maritime war and protection and indemnity risks. The grounding occurred during a combination of severe weather events. Each of the two elements … Continue reading Gard Marine and Energy Ltd and Another v China National Chartering Company Ltd and Another: SC 10 May 2017

Standard Oil Co of New York v Clan Line of Steamers Ltd (Owners of SS ‘Clan Gordon’): HL 23 Nov 1923

The owners of a line of steamers agreed to supply a vessel for the carriage of goods from New York to China. The charter-party provided that the contract should be subject to all the exemptions contained in the Harter Act of the United States of 1893, clause 3 of which provides ‘That if the owner … Continue reading Standard Oil Co of New York v Clan Line of Steamers Ltd (Owners of SS ‘Clan Gordon’): HL 23 Nov 1923