Précis: The Federal Court held a ship’s agent was to be reimbursed for expenses personally paid to correct deficiencies in the ship.
Full SummaryCanada v. Berhad, 2005 FCA 267
This matter concerned the liability of Canada Steamship Inspectors for their alleged negligence and wrongful detention of the vessel “Lantau Peak”. The facts were that the “Lantau Peak” arrived at Vancouver on 5 April 1997. It was intended to repair hull frames found to be detached during the voyage from Japan and then to load a cargo of coal. Upon …
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