Steel Tanks and Structures Limited and Another v Union Steamship Company of N.Z. Limited - [1961] NZLR 233

Carriage of goods — Sea carriage of goods — Bill of lading — Defect in ship's loading gear — Not a breach of warranty of seaworthiness — Liability for operation of loading of ship — Errors or faults in rigging derricks or handling cargo not errors or faults in management of ship — Clause seeking to relieve ship from liability for negligence — Whether just and reasonable — Principles applicable — Clause limiting liability — Whether extends to liability for negligence — Sea Carriage of Goods Act 1940, ss. 3, 4.

Shipping and navigation — Bill of lading — "Received for shipment" bill — Liability for loading on ship — Clause seeking to relieve ship from liability for negligence — Whether just and reasonable — Principles applicable — Clause limiting liability — Whether extends to liability for negligence — Sea Carriage of Goods Act 1940, ss. 3, 4.