New Zealand China Clays Ltd and Ors v Tasman Orient Line CV (The “Tasman Pioneer”) – High Court of New Zealand (Williams J) – 31 August 2007

Carriage of goods by sea – Deck cargo damaged following vessel’s grounding – Master failing to alert authorities of grounding – Cargo owners suing carrier under bills of lading – Whether carrier in breach of contract or bailment – Whether carrier entitled to rely on exemption of negligence in navigation or management of ship – Relevance of bona fides

(2007) 727 LMLN 3