Venetico Marine SA v International General Insurance Co Ltd and Others (The “Irene EM”) – QBD (Comm Ct) (Andrew Smith J) [2013] EWHC 3644 (Comm) – 27 November 2013

Marine insurance – Vessel grounding while waiting for berth – Whether grounding fortuitous – Whether damage caused by peril of the seas – Whether damage caused by negligence of crew – Whether vessel actual or constructive total loss

The claimant owners of the vessel Irene EM claimed US$18 million from the defendant Hull & Machinery underwriters following a grounding while the vessel was at anchor waiting to berth. The underwriters disputed liability.