GUINOMAR OF CONAKRY AND ANOTHER v. SAMSUNG FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. LTD. (THE “KAMSAR VOYAGER”)

[2002] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 57

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION(COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before His Honour Judge Dean, Q.C.

General average - Contribution - Unseaworthiness - Due diligence - Vessel sustained major engine breakdown necessitating towage - Owners claimed general average contribution from cargo interests - Whether owners failed to exercise due diligence to ensure vessel seaworthy - Whether cargo interests liable to contribute.