Lloyd's Maritime Law Newsletter

Tort - Accessory liability - Marine conservation charity alleged to have used vessel to attack claimant's bluefin tuna cages - Claimant suing US charity, UK charityand master of attacking vessel - Whether UK charity legally responsible for conduct of attack - Whether attack carried out pursuant to common design

Carriage of goods by sea – Bill of lading contract providing for freight payable “as per charterparty” – Owners bringing claim against shippers for balance of freight due under head charter – Whether bill of lading incorporated head charterparty terms – Whether shippers entitled to rely on section 3(1) of English COGSA 1992 – Whether English law applied – Whether owners failed to exercise due diligence – Whether tribunal had jurisdiction to determine dispute

Demurrage – Time bar – Charterparty providing that demurrage claim should be presented with all supporting documentation within 90 days of the completion of discharge – Whether claim time-barred