“Theodegmon” – Phillips Petroleum Co. and Others –v- Cabaneli Naviera S.A.

[1990] 1 Lloyds Rep 52

Gavin Kealey – Carriage by sea – Unseaworthiness – Due diligence – Vessel stranded in Orinoco river – Whether stranding caused by unseaworthiness – Whether pilot failed to give proper helm orders – Whether owners exercised due diligence to make vessel seaworthy – Whether plaintiffs entitled to recover costs incurred as a result of stranding of vessel.