APL Co Pte Ltd v Voss Peer [2002] 4 SLR 481
Court of Appeal, Singapore Chao Hick Tin JA, Tan Lee Meng J 27 August; 3 October 2002 KEYWORDS Bill of Lading – Straight Consigned Bill – Although similar to Seaway Bill, still has characteristics of Bill of Lading other than negotiability – Delivery without Presentation of Bill not permissible, unless allowed by clear words – […]
Bandung Shipping Pte Ltd v Keppel Tatlee Bank Ltd [2003] 1 SLR 295
Court of Appeal, Singapore Chao Hick Tin JA, Judith Prakash J 11 September 2002; 30 October 2002 KEYWORDS Bill of Lading – Bill originally issued to order. Bill then indorsed in blank, making it bearer bill. Bill then indorsed specifically by buyer’s bank to sub-buyer’s bank, converting it back as order bill – Bill returned […]
The Cherry and Others [2003] 1 SLR 471
Court of Appeal, Singapore Yong Pung How CJ, Chao Hick Tin JA, Judith Prakash J 11 September 2002; 12 November 2002 KEYWORDS Bill of Lading – Misdelivery – Conversion action available only to a bill of lading holder – Action by Glencore Switzerland, bills endosed to and held by Glencore UK as agents for Glencore […]
Sunlight Mercantile Pte Ltd And Another v Ever Lucky Shipping Co Ltd [2003] SGCA 47; [2004] 1 SLR 171
Court of Appeal, Singapore Yong Pung How CJ, Chao Hick Tin JA, Tan Lee Meng J 24 September 2003; 21 November 2003 KEYWORDS Bill of Lading – Deck Cargo – Carriage of Goods on Deck under Common Law – Hage-Visby Rules not apply – Absolute Obligation to provide Seaworthy Ship – Exemption by by specifically […]
UCO Bank v Golden Shore Transportation Pte Ltd [2005] SGCA 42; [2006] 1 SLR 1
Court of Appeal, Singapore Chao Hick Tin JA, Judith Prakash J 27 July 2005; 14 September 2005 KEYWORDS Bill of Lading – Misdelivery – Action by buyer’s bank, as holder of bill of lading, against shipowner – Bill issued to order of buyer’s bank – No indorsement of seller-shipper to seller’s bank or of seller’s […]
The Asia Star [2007] SGCA 17; [2007] 3 SLR 1
Court of Appeal, Singapore Chan Sek Keong CJ, Andrew Phang Boon Leong JA, Belinda Ang Saw Ean J 21 November 2006; 27 March 2007 KEYWORDS Charterparty – Seaworthiness – Cargoworthiness – Exemption Clause for Cargoworthiness – Express, Pertinent and Apposite words required for Exemption Clause – Obligation arising from Contractual Description of ship distinct from […]
Indian Overseas Bank v United Coconut Oil Mills Inc [1993] 1 SLR 141
Court of Appeal, Singapore Yong Pung How CJ, Lai Kew Chai J, LP Thean J 24 September 1992 KEYWORDS International Trade – Letter of Credit – Tender of Documents – Discrepancy – Test for Strict Compliance with terms of Letter of Credit – Scope of Duty of Banker in checking Documents – Reasons for Rejection […]
Cascade Shipping Inc v Eka Jaya Agencies (Pte) Ltd [1993] 1 SLR 980
Court of Appeal, Singapore LP Thean, Rajendran J, Karthigesu J 3 February 1993 KEYWORDS Charterparty – Bill of Lading – Demise Clause – Shipowner’s Lien on Sub-Freight – Mode of Exercise of Lien FACTS AND DECISION A ship was on time charter. The charterparty included a demise clause which authorised the charterer to issue bills […]
Owners Of The Ship Or Vessel ‘Kota Bakti’ v Douglas Fraser & Sons (London) Ltd, The Kota Bakti [1993] 1 SLR 849
Court of Appeal, Singapore Yong Pung How CJ, LP Thean J, Goh Joon Seng J 8 February 1993 KEYWORDS Bill of Lading – Deviation when unable to Discharge, pursuant to Contingencies Clause in Bill of Lading – Abandonment of Voyage – Termination of Carriage Contract – Involuntary Bailment after Abandonment of Voyage – Consequences of […]
Ocean Projects Inc v Ultratech Pte Ltd [1994] 2 SLR 369
Court of Appeal, Singapore Yong Pung How CJ, Karthigesu JA, LP Thean JA 3 May 1994 KEYWORDS Bill of Lading – Freight Forwarder’s Bill – Freight Forwarder’s position vis-a-vis Shipper and Shipowner – Interim Order for Release of Cargo – Shipowner’s Lien under Bill of Lading (contractual lien) – Shipowner’s Lien otherwise than under Bill […]