Udovenko v The ship "Pelican" - High Court of New Zealand in Admiralty (Gendall J) - 8 November 2010

(2011) 817 LMLN 3(2)

Practice - Stay - Forum non conveniens - Russian crew member issuing in rem proceedings in New Zealand for arrears of wages - Australian charterers intervening and applying for stay - Whether proceedings should be stayed

The plaintiff, a crew member of the vessel Pelican and a resident of New Zealand, brought an in rem claim against the vessel for wages, superannuation and damages. The vessel was registered in New Zealand.