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Marine Insurance Liability Case Summary by Pam Ramos is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The ship Hondagua arrived in Cebu with damaged rice cargo. An investigation found that sea water entered the rice compartment through a corroded drain pipe. The pipe defect was due to ordinary wear and tear, not rough seas, and the owner was aware of it prior to sailing but repairs were inadequate. The court ruled the insurer was not liable because the ship was unseaworthy due to the defective pipe, breaching the implied warranty of seaworthiness. General terms in marine insurance contracts do not extend li
- Author
- Pam Ramos
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- EN