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Metvale Ltd and Anr v Monsanto International SARL and Ors (The “MSC Napoli”) – QBD (Admlty Ct) (Teare J) – 9 December 2008
Limitation of liability – 1976 Limitation Convention – Container vessel beached on south coast of England - Whether slot charterer entitled to limit liability
(2008) 759 LMLN 2
In January 2007 the MSC Napoli, a large container vessel, suffered damage in heavy weather and was beached on the south coast of England. On 27 February 2007 the owner of the vessel (“the claimant”) constituted a limitation fund under the 1976 Limitation Convention in the sum of £14,710,000. On 31 July the court made a general limitation decree.
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Michael Daiches, Barrister
Dec 24 2008
