C V Sheepvaartonderneming Ankergracht v Stemcor (A/sia) Pty Limited [2007] FCAFC 77

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C V Sheepvaartonderneming Ankergracht v Stemcor (A/sia) Pty Limited [2007] FCAFC 77 SHIPPING AND NAVIGATION – carriage of goods by sea – liability for damage to steel coils by corrosion before or during voyage – effect of amended Hague Rules as defined in s 7 of Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1991 (Cth) – whether vessel unseaworthy for voyage from northern winter to southern hemisphere summer because not fitted with dehumidifiers – seaworthiness – cargoworthiness – whether carriers established exercise of due diligence – whether carrier failed to carry, keep and care for coils properly and carefully – effect of ventilation of non-hygroscopic cargoes during voyage – application of dew point rule – whether packaging of steel coils sufficient – effect of evidence of standard industry practice of wrapping steel coils – whether carriers established inherent defect, quality or vice. Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1991 (Cth) ss 7, 17

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