YUZHNY ZAVOD METALL PROFIL LLC v EEMS BEHEERDER BV (THE MV "EEMS SOLAR")

[2013] Lloyd's Rep Plus 75

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION (ADMIRALTY COURT)

Before Jervis Kay QC, Admiralty Registrar

Carriage of goods by sea - Cargo claim against contractual carrier - Cause of damage - Whether charterparty terms incorporated into contract of carriage - Whether carrier in breach of contract or duty - Whether damage caused by carrier's want of due diligence to make vessel seaworthy - Whether transfer of liability clause rendered void - Whether carrier responsible for proper stowage - Hague Rules, article III rule 8.