SLATER v. REED AND McGRATH (THE "VAROS")

[1980] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 581

QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION(DIVISIONAL COURT)

Before Lord Justice Waller and Mr. Justice Stephen Brown

Negligent nevigation - Collision - Vessel collided with bridge - Whether master navigated vessel without due care and attention - Whether master in breach of bylaw 9 for not being on the bridge or ensuring that there was a person capable of taking command of vessel - Port of London Act, 1968 ss. 2 (1), 108 (a) (b) - Port of London Authority Bylaws, 1967, bylaw 9(1).