The Petroleum Oil and Gas Corporation of South Africa (Pty) Ltd v FR8 Singapore Pte Ltd (The “Eternity”) – QBD (Com Ct) (David Steel J) – 21 October 2008

Charterparty – Gasoil and Mogas cargoes allegedly damaged by reason of failure to separate vapour phases from common inert gas line – Owners undertaking to operate inert gas system in accordance with IMO procedures – Whether obligation absolute or to use due diligence – Whether failure of crew to prevent segregation of vapour phases constituted act, neglect or default in the management of the vessel – Whether owners’ demurrage claim time-barred by reason of failure to provide pumping logs signed by terminal representative

(2008) 755 LMLN 1