Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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ATLANTIC OIL CARRIERS, LTD. v. BRITISH PETROLEUM COMPANY, LTD. (THE "ATLANTIC DUCHESS.")

[1957] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 55

QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION.(COMMERCIAL COURT.)

Before Mr. Justice Pearson.

Charter-party-Dangerous cargo-Fire and explosions on oil tanker while ballasting in dock-Butanized crude oil-Whether unauthorized cargo-Alleged duty on charterers to warn master of special hazards -Cause of explosions-Method of discharging and ballasting-Negligence of crew-Liability of charterers.

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