GARD MARINE & ENERGY LTD v CHINA NATIONAL CHARTERING CO LTD; CHINA NATIONAL CHARTERING CO LTD v DAIICHI CHUO KISEN KAISHA (THE "OCEAN VICTORY")

[2015] Lloyd's Rep. IR 295

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice LONGMORE,Lady Justice GLOSTER,Lord Justice UNDERHILL

Charterparty (Time) – Safe port warranty – Port taking precautions against existing dangers – Whether safe as a result – Negligent navigation – Bareboat charterparty – Whether demise charterers liable to ship owners for breach of safe port warranty – Insurance – Assignment – Subrogation – Barecon 89 Standard Bareboat Charter.