A.I.C.C.O. S.A. v. FORGGENSEE NAVIGATION CO. LTD. (THE “POLAR”)

[1993] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 478

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION(ADMIRALTY COURT)

Before Mr. Justice Clarke

Cargo - Carriage by sea - Damage to cargo - Interlocking stow used - Cargo of potatoes found to be infected with rot - Whether stow inadequate - Whether potatoes infected with massive bacterial soft rot before shipment - Whether potatoes damaged as a result of anaerobiosis - Whether defendants in breach of contract of carriage.