MITSUBISHI CORPORATION v. EASTWIND TRANSPORT LIMITED AND OTHERS (THE “IRBENSKIY PROLIV”)

[2005] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 383

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION (COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr. Ian Glick, Q.C. sitting as a Deputy Judge of the High Court

Bill of lading - Exclusion clause providing that carriers not responsible for damage to goods however caused - Goods allegedly damaged in course of voyage - Whether exclusion clause valid - Proper construction of clause - Whether clause extending to loss or damage resulting from dishonesty or deliberate conduct of carriers.