THE "MIRAFLORES" AND THE "ABADESA"

[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 97

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Willmer, Lord Justice Danckwerts and Lord Justice Winn, sitting with Captain G. P. McCraith, Elder Brother of Trinity House, and Captain L. A. Hill, as Nautical Assessors

Maritime Conventions Act, 1911 - Apportionment of fault where three vessels were involved-Sect. 1. Negligent navigation - Grounding in narrow channel while avoiding vessels in collision and burning oil on water - Liability of colliding vessels - Contributory negligence-Maritime Conventions Act, 1911, Sect. 1. Collision-Narrow channel-Duty to hold back-Starboard-side rule - Look-out - Tardy avoiding action-"Unable to manoeuvre" signal-Duty to take exceptional precautions in exceptional conditions - Rules for Navigation in Netherlands Inland Waters, Arts. 41 (2), 42 (1). Assessors-Conflicting advice.