The Court of Appeal decision in Unicredit Bank AG v Euronav NV "The Sienna" [2023] EWCA Civ 417
The Club would like to draw Members' attention to the Supreme Court case summary from Del Rosario Law.
The Thorco Lineage
15/06/2023
The Thorco Lineage: Limitation under Article IV rule 5(a) Hague Visby Rules for both physical damage claims and pure economic loss claims
The Court of Appeal has unanimously overturned the High Court decision in The Eternal Bliss [2021] EWCA Civ 1712.
QCR Winter 2021: M/V HONEY
16/12/2021
Commercial diver working on a recreational vessel could not take advantage of LHWCA exception where plaintiffs failed to demonstrate State Workers' Compensation Cover
Courts not required to construe disputed medical evidence in seamen's favor in maintenance and cure cases.
"BIG FISH" (2021) SGHCR 7 sets principles for full and frank disclosure in Singapore arrest warrants, including potential time bar defences.
QCR Winter 2021: CMA CGM LIBRA
19/11/2021
The UK Supreme Court in its judgement issued on 10 November 2021 has upheld the lower Courts' judgments in this case confirming that a defective passage plan can render a vessel unseaworthy
Cruise Line successfully sought injunctive relief from Florida's New COVID-19 Documentation Statute
Court of Appeal clarifies warranty obligations in bill of lading disputes, the master's obligation to sign a bill of lading must be performed upon his own judgement
US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed lower court's findings that evidence didn't support allegation of breach by the Defendant vessel owners of Scindia duties.
Quarterly case review from the UK P&I Club indicates that single liability principle does not operate in a collision claim where the claim of one of the shipowners is time-barred.
QCR Autumn 2021: Cargo owners' obligations to set the temperature of a refrigerated container and to take delivery of a damaged cargo under the bill of lading terms.
Goodloe v Royal Caribbean Cruises (Number 19-14324) (11th Cir, 2021): US Eleventh Circuit applies Florida State Law which permits recovery of non-pecuniary damages.
QCR Summer 2021: Enemalta Plc V The Standard Club Asia Ltd (THE "DI MATTEO") [2021] EWHC 1215 (Comm)
06/07/2021
The case revolves around a nationwide blackout in Malta due to damage to an underwater power cable
Supreme Court: First major clarification in 50 years on interpretation of International Regulations for Preventing Collisions @ Sea 1972, specifically Crossing Rules
In Adams v All Coast, No
In the case of Addax Energy SA v MV Yasa H
Violation of the California's Ocean-Going Vessel At Berth Regulations Results In almost $2m million settlement.