THE “BOW SPRING” v. “MANZANILLO II” [2003] EWHC 1802 (Admlty.)

[2004] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 647

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION (ADMIRALTY COURT)

Before Mr. Justice David Steel sitting with Captain I. Gibb and Captain D.V. Richards Elder Brethren of Trinity House as Nautical Assessors

Negligent navigation - Putting by - Claimants’ chemical tanker proceeding northbound in Suez Canal northern by-pass channel - Allegation by claimants that defendants’ dredger to starboard appeared to be shaping to enter channel - Claimants’ vessel deliberately grounded in order to avoid risk of collision with dredger - Whether dredger at fault - Whether fault contributed to grounding - Apportionment.