PICKAVANCE v. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY, LTD., GRAYSON, ROLLO & CLOVER DOCKS, LTD., AND MERSEY INSULATION COMPANY, LTD.

(1948) 82 Ll.L.Rep. 850

LIVERPOOL ASSIZES.

Before Mr. Justice Pritchard.

Negligence-Repairs to ship-Safe means of access-Lighting-Erection of lifelines -Fatal accident to boilermaker's labourer on board ship in dock-Fall down unlighted hold-Ship undergoing repair-Riggers employed by shipowners to guard against open hatches, provide lifelines, etc. - Deceased, employed by repairers, engaged in work in 'tween deck of No. 3 hold- Evidence that, work having ceased for the day, he was instructed to proceed to main deck; and that he was found dead on the next morning at the bottom of No. 2 hold-Whether lifelines round No. 2 hold were properly in position -Action brought by personal representative against shipowners; against employers; and against riggers- Respective duties - Responsibility of shipowners (as occupiers) to employees of ship-repairers-Contributory negligence.