Union Marine Classification Services LLC v The Government of the Union of Comoros – Court of Appeal (Moore-Bick and Tomlinson LJJ) [2016] EWCA Civ 239 – 12 February 2016

Arbitration – Jurisdiction – Arbitrator issuing further award under slip rule – Claimant challenging further award for lack of substantive jurisdiction – Whether court had jurisdiction to hear claimant’s application – Whether tribunal entitled to correct error under slip rule

By an agreement dated 15 February 2007 between the claimant (Union Marine) and the defendant (the Government) Union Marine was authorised to act and accomplish on the Government’s behalf all acts and functions relating to the maritime administration of Comoros, including the registration of vessels under the Comoros flag.