The case of the “Ocean Victory” has courted much publicity and interest and the various Maritime Law firms are now circulating their bulletins summarising the case. Rather than regurgitating and repeating we thought we would simply comment in Layman’s terms.
The “Ocean Victory” was a Capesize dry bulk carrier that sank off the coast of Japan. The Ship was discharging cargo at Kashima, but then sailed from that port because it was decided that due to an unusual combination of adverse weather conditions it was too dangerous for her to stay at her berth. Unfortunately, whilst attempting to leave the port she ran aground and broke up. The estimate of the loss arising from this case is around US$170 million.
See attached file: Gard Loses Landmark Safe Port Case Against the Charterers of the “Ocean Victory” .pdf
具有里程碑意义的“Ocean Victory”轮所涉安全港口一案，Gard协会败诉于租家
“Ocean Victory”轮案引起了广泛关注和兴趣，诸多海事律所发布加以整理的案情简报。本文不再重复，并作以下简单评述。
“Ocean Victory”轮是好望角型干散货船，在日本沿海沉没。船舶在鹿岛港卸货，之后由于异常恶劣天气状况叠加，船舶停留在泊位太危险，而决定离开该港口。不幸的是，当尝试驶离港口时，船舶搁浅且断裂。本案预计损失约1.7亿美金。
详细信息请参阅附件。
