THE "URANIENBORG."

(1935) 53 Ll L Rep 165

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Sir Boyd Merriman (President).

Negligence - Towage - Tugs Kenia and Tanga engaged to tow steamship Uranienborg to Swanscombe Buoys, River Thames-Uranienborg discharging at Bellamy's Wharf-Tanga tied up at buoy 300 ft. away from Uranienborg-Subsequent arrival of Kenia-Approach at excessive speed, Kenia colliding with Uranienborg, causing extensive damage - Uranienborg not yet ready for towing -Tugs engaged under United Kingdom Standard Towage Conditions - Clause 1: "For the purpose of these conditions the phrase 'whilst towing' shall be deemed to cover the period commencing when the tug is in a position to receive orders direct from the hirer's vessel to pick up ropes or lines or when the tow rope has been passed to or by the tug, whichever is the sooner, and ending when the final orders from the hirer's vessel to cast off ropes or lines have been carried out, or the tow rope has been finally slipped and the tug is safely clear of the vessel, whichever is the later . . ." - Whether collision occurred in circumstances covered by the conditions-Meaning of "position."