Gregory Benn III is a shipowner for Vessel Autumn Dream. Richard Spicehand approaches him to take his shipment of oranges under a voyage charter from Jamaica to Belgium passing through transit ports in Miami, Florida, Cuba, and Mexico. The voyage is estimated to last 90 days. Mr. Benn accepts the charter, and the freight is negotiated and agreed. While in Miami, Florida, Vessel Autumn Dream ought to call at the Port of Miami but deviates instead and goes to another port to take on additional crew on board. The deviation keeps the vessel out in that port for 3 additional days. On finally reaching to Belgium, it is discovered that Richard Spicehand’s shipment of oranges has suffered damage. On investigation, it is found out that the vessel deviated to another port in Miami to pick up additional crew members. Mr. Spicehand advises Mr. Benn that he is going to sue him for damages. Mr. Benn tells Mr. Spicehand that he is not at fault and further has a defence under Art IV, Rule 4 of the Hague Visby Rules. Mr. Spicehand retains you for advice due to your expertise in maritime matters.