Hellenic Steel Co. v. Svolamar Shipping Co. Ltd. (The Komninos S) - Q.B.D. (Com.Ct.) (Leggatt J.) - 20 December 1989

Cargo claim - Whether bill of lading contract governed by English, Greek or Italian law - Whether claim time-barred - Applicability of Foreign Limitation Periods Act 1984

The plaintiffs were the owners of a cargo of steel coils shipped aboard the vessel Komninos S. in Greece for carriage to Italy. The cargo was found to be damaged by corrosion when discharged.