SMIT TAK OFFSHORE SERVICES AND OTHERS v. YOUELL AND GENERAL ACCIDENT FIRE & LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION PLC.

[1992] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 154

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Mustill, Lord Justice Mann and Lord Justice Farquharson

Insurance (Marine) - Indemnity - Umbrella liability policy - Plaintiffs operating in Dubai waters - Associate company of plaintiffs rendered salvage service to vessel - Vessel anchored outside Dubai territorial waters but sank - Dubai port authorities threatened plaintiffs with withdrawal of licence unless wreck removed - Whether insurers liable to indemnify plaintiffs for costs of removal.