[2002] 1 Lloyd’s Rep. 574; [2001] 2 Lloyd’s Rep 608

Timothy Saloman Q.C. led Gavin Geary on behalf of the Apellant Defendant in the Court of Appeal: Insurance (Marine) – Charterer’s liability – Declaration – Open cover – Insured claimed in respect of accident which occurred on vessel – Underwriters alleged no timely declaration made in respect of vessel – Whether contract of liability insurance came into effect when vessel chartered by insured.