Who Writes the Check If the Grounding of VLOC “Stellar Banner” Is Considered a Case of Deviation?

Abstract

This article tries to enlighten a matter that is the termination of the insurance and cargo contracts after a geographical deviation using the case of the VLOC “MV STELLAR BANNER”. The ship voided part of the maritime channel and stranded during her laden voyage in Brazil. After four months grounded, the salvors decided to scuttle the ship, and the cargo was lost. The question that arises is who is going to bear the losses and expenses if a geographical deviation has occurred.