The MT “Fotiy Krylov” v The owners of the MT “Ruby Deliverer” – High Court of South Africa (Cape of Good Hope Provincial Div) (Davis J) – 12 February 2008

Admiralty jurisdiction – Plaintiffs’ vessel collided with tug during towage services – Tug on bareboat-charter – Plaintiffs arresting associated ship of tug relying on maritime lien – Whether tug charterers entitled to rely on contractual defences in towing contract – Whether Himalaya clause applicable – Whether arrest should be set aside

(2008) 740 LMLN 2