Higham v Stena Sealink Ltd (The “Stena Cambria”) - Court of Appeal (Hirst and Pill LJJ) - 16 February 1996

Athens Convention - Whether action for damages for personal injuries sustained on passenger ferry governed by 2 year time limit of Athens Convention or 3 year time limit under Limitation Act 1980

This case raises an important point in international maritime law in relation to the time limits for actions for damages arising out of the death of or personal injuries to a passenger, or for the loss of or damage to luggage.