THE PETROLEUM OIL AND GAS CORPORATION OF SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD v FR8 SINGAPORE PTE LTD (THE “ETERNITY”)

[2009] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 107

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.