CORFU NAVIGATION CO. AND BAIN CLARKSON LTD. v. MOBIL SHIPPING CO. LTD. ZAIRE S.E.P. AND PETROCA S.A. (THE “ALPHA”)
[1991] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 515
QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION(COMMERCIAL COURT)
Mr. Justice Hobhouse
General average - Damage to vessel - Vessel went aground north of entrance to Zaire river - Engine and auxiliaries run in attempt to refloat vessel - Damage caused to engines by overheating - Ship’s interests claimed general average contribution - Whether damage to vessel a general average sacrifice - Whether cargo interests liable to contribute to general average.