LEEDS SHIPPING COMPANY, LTD. v. SOCIETE FRANCAISE BUNGE.

[1957] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 153

QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION.(COMMERCIAL COURT.)

Before Mr. Justice Pearson, sitting with Captain C. St. G. Glasson and Captain R. J. Galpin, as Assessors.

Charter-party-"Safe ports in Morocco"-Port unsafe in certain unpredictable weather conditions-Grounding of vessel while attempting to leave port during such weather conditions-Claim by shipowners alleging that port was not a safe port- Whether master voluntarily assumed risk- Alleged negligence of master-Causation- Liability of charterers. Damages-Clause in charter-party limiting damages to amount of freight-Enforceability.