THE "SEA STAR"

[1976] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 477

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Cairns, Lord Justice Bridge and Sir Gordon Willmer assisted by Captain J. E. Bury and Captain G. E. Mayne as Nautical Assessors

Collision - Crossing vessels - Vessels approaching in opposite directions on reciprocal courses - Lad lookout on part of both vessels - One vessel altering course to starboard at an improper time - Second officer of other vessel on watch in chartroom until six or seven minutes before collision when he should have been on bridge - Apportionment of blame - Collision Regulations, 1960, rr. 27, 28, 29.