An expression from the Marine Insurance Act 1906, s.39(5), meaning that a shipowner, while not having knowledge regarding the soundness, i.e. seaworthiness, of his vessel is not entitled to turn a ‘blind eye’ to the situation.
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An expression from the Marine Insurance Act 1906, s.39(5), meaning that a shipowner, while not having knowledge regarding the soundness, i.e. seaworthiness, of his vessel is not entitled to turn a ‘blind eye’ to the situation.