JUDGEMENT

A.S. Bopanna, J.

1. The present appeal is directed against the order of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (hereinafter for short “NCDRC”) dated 15.05.2015 dismissing the consumer complaint filed by the appellant herein.

2. The brief facts leading to the claim before the NCDRC are that the appellant entered into Bareboat Charter Party Agreement dated 02.10.2006 for a sea vessel known as M.V. Sea Panther (hereinafter for short “vessel”), the registered C.A. No.7228/2015 Page 1 Digitally signed by Nisha Khulbey Date: 2023.08.10 10:51:39 IST Reason:

Signature Not Verified owner whereof is Astron Equities S.A. The appellant obtained ‘Marine Hull Insurance Policy’ in respect of the said vessel from the respondent bearing policy no.

21212985 covering the vessel for various risks including the ‘perils of the seas’ for an insured sum of Rs. 8,26,92,000/- for the period 09.11.2005 to 08.11.2006. The Marine Hull Insurance Policy is subject to the vessel possessing a Class Warranty.

3. On 22.02