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How to cite
[1998] 2 Lloyd’s Rep 39
Neutral citation format (OSCOLA). Always confirm against the official judgment.
“…In The Aegean Sea [1998] 2 Lloyd’s Rep 39 a ship carrying a cargo of crude oil grounded on rocks while proceeding to berth at La Coruña in Spain, broke in two and exploded. The shipowner contended that…”
“…urned the decision of David Steel J on the meaning of “the charterer” in article 1(2) (and disapproved the decision of Thomas J on that issue in The Aegean Sea [1998] 2 Lloyd’s Rep 39), notwithstanding the recognition that they were extremely well versed in this area of the law.…”