The Charges
This case involved the shortage of petroleum product voyaged from Tema to Takoradi by these vessels. The shipper deducted the value of the shortage before paying the carrier its due freight.
Awarded
This case involved the shortage of petroleum product voyaged from Tema to Takoradi by these vessels. The shipper deducted the value of the shortage before paying the carrier its due freight. The carrier brought this action to recover deductions and partly argued inherent vice in the shipping of liquid substances as defence for the shortage. The case also dealt with demurrage, the earning of freight and the calling-in of a demand guarantee provided by the carrier to the shipper. The High Court (Commercial Division) held that the shipper was entitled to make deductions and the concept of inherent vice was held to inapplicable.