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BHP Trading Asia Ltd v Oceaname Shipping Ltd
Judgment date: 24/04/1996
Court: FCA
Judge: Hill J
Citation:
(1996) 67 FCR 211;
BC9601387;
Catchwords: Maritime law; Bills of lading; Breach of bill of lading; Master's authority to sign bills of lading;
Maritime law; Bills of lading; Negotiable bills of lading; Whether rights and liabilities transferred upon negotiation;
Maritime law; Bills of lading; Implied terms; Whether necessary to give reality to the transaction;
Maritime law; Charters; Voyage charter-party; Due diligence;