NORTHERN SHIPPING CO. v. DEUTSCHE SEEREEDEREI G.m.b.H. AND OTHERS (THE “KAPITAN SAKHAROV”)

[2000] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 255

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Auld, Lord Justice Brooke and Lady Justice Hale

Carriage by sea - Unseaworthiness - Due diligence - Undeclared and dangerous cargo - Explosion caused fire on deck and vessel sank - Whether explosion caused by undeclared and dangerous cargo - Whether stowage of cargo below deck rendered vessel unseaworthy - Whether shipowners exercised due diligence to make vessel seaworthy - Whether shipowners entitled to be indemnified by shippers of undeclared and dangerous cargo - Whether shipowners exercised due diligence in connection with shipment of undeclared and dangerous cargo.