Oceaneering International AG and Anr v The "Sarah" - Court of Session (Outer House)(Lord Emslie) - 1 December 2010

Admiralty jurisdiction - Petitioners agreeing to supply remotely operated vehicle (ROV) to respondents' offshore intervention vessel - Petitioners seeking to arrest vessel as security for claims under the agreement - Whether claim arising out of "the supply of goods or materials to a ship for her operation or maintenance" or "the construction, repair or equipment of any ship" - Administration of Justice Act 1956, section 47(2)

The petitioners brought proceedings against the respondents in England seeking payment of more than $2 million under an agreement dated 1 April 2009 whereby the petitioners were to provide to the respondents’ offshore intervention vessel Sarah remotely operated vehicle (“ROV”) equipment, systems, services and personnel.