E STRAHLMANN GMBH & CO REEDEREI KG MS “VENTURA” v INTERFEED BV (THE “VENTURA”)

[2021] Lloyd's Rep. Plus 119

DISTRICT COURT OF ROTTERDAM

Before Senior Judge P C Santema

Charterparty (Voyage) – Charter providing that shipowner should not be liable for crew error – Cargo damaged allegedly as a result of crew error – Hamburg Rules compulsory applicable to bill of lading – Court at discharge port upholding bill of lading holder’s cargo claim against shipowner on basis of Hamburg Rules – Shipowner seeking indemnity from charterer – Whether charterer liable to indemnify shipowner – Gencon 1976, clauses 2 and 9.