A TURTLE OFFSHORE SA AND ANOTHER v SUPERIOR TRADING INC (THE “A TURTLE”)

[2009] Lloyd's Rep Plus 9

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION (ADMIRALTY COURT)

Before Mr Justice Teare

Towage contract – TOWCON terms – Tugowner agreeing to tow drilling rig from Brazil to Singapore – Tug running out of fuel during voyage causing rig to be lost – Whether tugowner in breach of contract in failing to exercise due diligence and in failing to exercise best endeavours – Whether tugowner protected from liability – Whether tugowner entitled to balance of freight.