Swire Pacific Offshire Services (Pte) Ltd v MV "Roxana Bank" and Anr - Supreme Court of Appeal (Scott, Farlam, Nugent, Conradie and Cloete JJA) - 2005 (2) SA 65

Salvage - Vessel providing salvage services - Whether company operating salving vessel but not owner or demise charterer of vessel entitled in principle to claim salvage reward

On 5 January 2002 the vessel Roxana Bank experienced mechanical problems with her main engine while lying at anchor, and the prevailing weather conditions caused her to drag her anchor so that she was in danger of colliding with a submarine oil pipeline. Assistance was requested from the vessel Pacific Lance which was anchored nearby. In response, the latter took the Roxana Bank under tow, out to sea.