THE “SEA MAAS”

[1999] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 281

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION(ADMIRALTY COURT)

Before Mr. Justice Rix

Admiralty practice - Arrest - Jurisdiction - Article 5(1) - Bill of lading cargo claim - Allegation of wetting damage to cargo of steel coils - Vessel arrested in England in October, 1998 and April, 1999 - Whether English Courts had jurisdiction - Whether plaintiffs must sue defendants in Holland - Whether art. 5(1) applicable - Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act, 1982, Schedule, art. 5(1), (3).