Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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SEABOARD OFFSHORE LTD. v. SECRETARY OF STATE FOR TRANSPORT (THE “SAFE CARRIER”)

[1994] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 75

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION(DIVISIONAL COURT)

Before Lord Justice Staughton and Mr. Justice Buckley

Ship’s management - Safe operation of vessel - Vessel sailed before chief engineer familiar with machinery - Engines broke down and vessel taken in tow - Whether managers liable for failing to secure that vessel operated in a safe manner - Whether managers vicariously liable - Merchant Shipping Act, 1988, s. 31.

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