SVERIGES ANGFARTYGS ASSURANS FORENING (THE SWEDISH CLUB) AND OTHERS v CONNECT SHIPPING INC AND ANOTHER (THE “RENOS”)

[2019] Lloyd's Rep. Plus 59

SUPREME COURT

Before Lord Reed, Deputy President, Lord Hodge, Lord Lloyd-Jones, Lord Kitchin and Lord Sumption

Insurance (marine) – Vessel damaged by fire – Measure of indemnity – Constructive total loss – What costs counting towards calculation of measure of indemnity – Meaning of “cost of repairing the damage” – Hold harmless doctrine – Effect of notice of abandonment – Whether salvage costs incurred prior to notice of abandonment could be included – Whether costs incurred under SCOPIC clause counting towards constructive total loss – Marine Insurance Act 1906, sections 60 and 62.