PNSL Berhad v Dalrymple Marine Services Pty Ltd (The “Koumala”) – Supreme Court of Queensland (Court of Appeal) (Williams and Muir JJA and Daubney J) – 30 November 2007

Towage contract – Collision between tug and vessel to be towed – Whether tugowners negligent – Whether tugowners in breach of statutory warranty in Trade Practices Act – Whether towage contract “for or in relation to the transportation of goods” – Whether tugowners entitled to rely on exemption clause in towage contract – Whether collision occurred “whilst towing”

(2008) 737 LMLN 2