Asian Paints Ltd., Adani Exports Ltd., Akin Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., Shanghai Jiu Mao Freign Trade Corp., Sinochem Pudong Trading Co. Ltd. v Carleon Shipping, Inc. M/V Santa Margherita, SMA No. 3796, 23 Jul 2003

ASBATANKVOY -- BILL OF LADING -- ARBITRATION -- CARGO -- CONTAMINATION -- DISCHARGE -- PRIMA FACIE -- SEAWORTHINESS -- TRADE ALLOWANCES -- Receiver Award The seven Bill of Lading holders initiated arbitration for damages from cargo contamination and shortages upon discharge. The Owners claimed that the shortages were due to evaporation and trade allowances, while the Receivers argued that the Vessel unseaworthiness was prima facie.