NOBLE CHARTERING INC v PRIMINDS SHIPPING HONG KONG CO LTD (THE “TAI PRIZE”)

[2021] Lloyd's Rep. Plus 72

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Bean, Lord Justice Males and Lady Justice Rose

Carriage of goods by sea – Master invited to sign bill of lading stating cargo shipped in apparent good order and condition – Cargo found to be damaged on discharge – Chinese courts holding head owner liable to receivers – Disponent owners settling with head owner – Disponent owners claiming indemnity from sub-charterers – Whether misrepresentation by master – Whether sub-charterers liable to indemnify disponent owners.