GREAT CHINA METAL INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. v. MALAYSIAN INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING CORPORATION BERHAD (THE “BUNGA SEROJA”)
[1994] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 455
AUSTRALIASUPREME COURTOF NEW SOUTH WALESADMIRALTY DIVISION
Before Mr. Justice Carruthers
Carriage by sea - Perils of the sea - Damage to cargo - Vessel experienced heavy weather when crossing Great Australian Bight - Consignment of coils in containers stowed below deck damaged - Whether carriers could rely on perils of the sea exception - Whether carriers negligent - Whether carriers in breach of art. III, r. 2 of the Hague Rules.