Charterparty ‘Chain Reaction’: Lessons To Learn From U.S. Supreme Court Decision

• The U.S. Supreme Court stated that CARCO as a sub-charterer was responsible.
• It stated its judgment via the ‘safe berth’ clause in its sub-charter.
• It deemed the vessel owner to indemnify for all of the costs of major pollution cleanup.
• The case also illustrates the high costs of pollution cases in the US and the lengthy litigation that can ensue.
• Approximately 265,000 gallons of oil spill into the river impacting over 280 miles of shoreline.
• The pollution response cost a total of USD 133...

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