MARTIN MARITIME LTD. v. PROVIDENT CAPITAL INDEMNITY FUND LTD. (THE “LYDIA FLAG”)

[1998] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 652

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION(COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr. Justice Moore-Bick

Insurance (Marine) - Unseaworthiness - Due diligence - Vessel lost rudder and sustained damage - Plaintiffs claimed under insurance policy - Whether vessel unseaworthy at inception of policy - Whether plaintiffs exercised due diligence at time of repairs to vessel or in subsequent operation of vessel - Whether additional machinery deductible clause applicable - Whether costs for repairs to rudder and costs of classification society surveyor’s attendance recoverable.