Supreme Court of the United States

QUESTION PRESENTED:
Whether under federal maritime law a safe berth clause in a voyage charter contract is a guarantee of a ship's safety, as the Third Circuit below and the Second Circuit have held, or a duty of due diligence, as the Fifth Circuit has held.

https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2019/18-565_aplc.pdf

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Show Notes

QUESTION PRESENTED:

Whether under federal maritime law a safe berth clause in a voyage charter contract is a guarantee of a ship's safety, as the Third Circuit below and the Second Circuit have held, or a duty of due diligence, as the Fifth Circuit has held.


https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2019/18-565_aplc.pdf

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