Award N°1169 – Second degree – NYPE c/p – Grounding – Nautical fault in navigating the vessel -“Paramount” and “Exceptions” clauses – Claim for costs resulting from the grounding rejected. A time chartered vessel grounds following the fainting of the officer of the watch. Owner exempted from liability in application of the « Exceptions » clause because of the nautical fault of the OOW. The « Paramount » clause does not apply in the case. Charterers’ claim rejected.