Sameon & Co SA v NV Petrofina and Anr (The “World Hitachi Zosen”) - QBD (Com Ct)(Langley J) - 14 March 1996

Civil Jurisdiction Convention - Charterparty providing for general average to be adjusted in London - Whether provision confers special jurisdiction on English courts under Articles 5(1) or 17

The vessel World Hitachi Zosen was involved in a collision while en route from Kharg Island to Rotterdam. General average was declared and the cargo was transferred to another vessel to complete the voyage.