GREAT EASTERN SHIPPING CO LTD v FAR EAST CHARTERING LTD AND ANOTHER (THE “JAG RAVI”)

[2012] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 637

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Longmore, Lord Justice Tomlinson and Lord Justice Davis

Contract — Letter of indemnity provided by cargo receivers against delivery of cargo without production of bills of lading — LOI addressed to “The Owners/Disponent Owners/Charterers” — Whether LOI addressed to voyage charterers — Whether shipowners entitled to make derivative claim against receivers — Whether owners delivered the cargo — Whether receivers entitled to rely on defence of public policy — Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.