THE OWNERS AND/OR BAILEES OF THE CARGO OF THE SHIP “PANAMAX STAR” v THE OWNERS OF THE SHIP “AUK”

[2014] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 606

QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION(ADMIRALTY COURT)

Before Mr Justice HAMBLEN

Practice – Application to strike out – Want of prosecution – Collision action – Whether breach of Civil Procedure Rules – Whether delay inordinate and inexcusable – Whether delay likely to cause serious prejudice to defendant – Whether application to strike out for want of prosecution should be granted – CPR 3.4, CPR Part 61 and PD 61, CPR PD 58, para 10.2 – Admiralty and Commercial Courts Guide, section N8.1(ii).