BATAVIA EXIMP & CONTRACTING (S) PTE LTD V PEDREGAL MARITIME SA

[2026] EWCA Civ 1158, Court of Appeal (Civil Division), Lady Justice Asplin, Lord Justice Phillips and Lord Justice Nugee, 4 September 2026

Carriage (bills of lading) – Discharge against letters of indemnity – Deck carriage – Meaning of "suit" – Hague-Visby Rules, articles I(c), III rule 6

The claimants were the owners of the vessel Taikoo Brilliance and the defendants were the holders of four bills of lading in respect of a cargo of timber on board, discharged against letters of indemnity in September 2019.