A TURTLE OFFSHORE SA AND ANOTHER v SUPERIOR TRADING INC (THE “A TURTLE”)

[2009] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 177

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION(ADMIRALTY COURT)

Before Mr Justice Teare

Towage contract - TOWCON terms - Tugowner agreeing to tow drilling rig from Brazil to Singapore - Tug running out of fuel during voyage causing rig to be lost - Whether tugowner in breach of contract in failing to exercise due diligence and in failing to exercise best endeavours - Whether tugowner protected from liability - Whether tugowner entitled to balance of freight.