CARISBROOKE SHIPPING CV5 v BIRD PORT LTD (THE “CHARLOTTE C”)

[2005] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 626

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION (ADMIRALTY COURT)

Before Mr Nigel Teare QC sitting as a Deputy Judge of the High Court

Negligence - Occupiers’ liability - Vessel sustaining bottom damage - Whether damage caused while vessel berthed at defendant’s port - Whether damage caused by steel coil at bottom of berth - Whether defendant in breach of duty of care - Damages - Whether loss of profits to be assessed on basis of increased rate of hire for later voyage - Whether claimant entitled to recover for loss of superintendent’s time - Whether claimant entitled to recover “agency” of one per cent of proved damages.