THE PETROLEUM OIL AND GAS CORPORATION OF SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD v FR8 SINGAPORE PTE LTD (THE “ETERNITY”)
[2008] Lloyd's Rep. Plus 102
QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION (COMMERCIAL COURT)
Before Mr Justice David Steel
Charterparty (Voyage) – 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.