Lloyd's Maritime Law Newsletter
The Ras Dedgen (The cargo ex Panseptos) - Mr. Justice Sheen - Q.B. (Adm.Ct.) - Oct. 8, 1980
Bill of lading clauses over-ridden - Stay of action refused
The defendant carriers chartered the Panseptos for the carriage of Ethiopian linseed expeller in bulk from Assab to Liverpool.
Shortly before arrival in Liverpool and during discharge fire broke out and damaged the cargo.