Timberwest Forest Corporation v Pacific Link Ocean Services Corporation and Others (The “Sea Commander” and “Ocean Oregon”) – Federal Court (Harrington J) – 25 June 2008

Carriage of goods by sea – Cargo of logs lost overboard – Cargo insured under policy containing waiver of subrogation provision in favour of charterers – Cargo owners bringing subrogated claim against charterers and other defendants – Whether contract of carriage governed by Hague-Visby Rules – Whether cargo “goods” within meaning of Rules – Whether defendants entitled to rely on waiver of subrogation clause in insurance policy

(2008) 754 LMLN 3