| Award 1130

Award N°1130 – Synacomex c/p – Grounding – Safe port/berth – Obligation to continue the voyage. It is not enough for a port to be unsafe that a vessel, because of a strong current, broke her mooring ropes and run aground on nearby rocks. The main cause of this accident stands with an inappropriate handling of the ship while adjusting mooring lines. Besides, the owner was obliged to continue the voyage upon completion of repairs and charter-party cancellation was made at owner’s harm and prejudice.