Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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SOUTHAMPTON CONTAINER TERMINALS LTD. v. SCHIFFAHRTSGESELLSCHAFT “HANSA AUSTRALIA” M.b.H. & CO. (THE “MAERSK COLOMBO”) [2001] EWCA Civ 717

[2001] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 275

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Thorpe, Lord Justice Clarke and Mr. Justice Holland

Collision - Berthing vessel - Damage to crane - Contributory negligence - Vessel in process of berthing collided with crane - Crane toppled over and collapsed - Claimants claimed damages in respect of crane - Whether claimants contributed to damage in failing to move crane - Whether claimants could claim cost of replacement of crane rather than market value.

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