THE OWNERS AND/OR BAILEES OF THE CARGO OF THE SHIP "PANAMAX STAR" v THE OWNERS OF THE SHIP "AUK"

[2014] Lloyd's Rep Plus 27

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION (ADMIRALTY COURT)

Before Mr Justice Hamblen

Practice - Application to strike out - Want of prosecution - Collision action - Whether breach of Civil Procedure Rules - Whether delay inordinate and inexcusable - Whether delay likely to cause serious prejudice to defendant - Whether application to strike out for want of prosecution should be granted - CPR 3.4, CPR Part 61 and PD 61, CPR PD 58, para 10.2 - Admiralty and Commercial Courts Guide, section N8.1(ii).