In the case of the M/T "AFRA OAK," a London Arbitral Tribunal rejected Owners' claim for an unsafe port, ruling that anchoring in Indonesian territorial waters could have been avoided with good seamanship. The case involved a dispute between Owners and Charterers, with the vessel detained for 8 months. The Commercial Court's decision emphasized the distinction between navigation and employment orders, citing the "Hill Harmony" precedent. Owners' failure to comply with employment orders without overriding safety reasons triggered Charterers' indemnity claim. The court ruled in favor of Owners, applying the Hague Rules exception in Article 4 Rule 2(a). The case underscores the importance of understanding the nuances between vessel navigation and employment in maritime legal disputes.

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