Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 2189

The unloading contractor is a subordinate of the vessel, and the carrier is liable to the consignee for his faults. The consignee may not have contractual recourse against him. - The absolute prohibition on the consignee’s recourse against the unloading contractor. This prohibition extends to recourse through a tort action. An exception to the general rules. Article 142, Maritime Commerce. Reason therefor. This rule applies even if the Brussels Convention is applicable. - 405 - Procedure