Premier Marinas Ltd v The “Double Venus” and Others – Admlty Ct (Master Davison, Admiralty Registrar) [2020] EWHC 2462 (Admlty) – 18 September 2020

Admiralty practice – Default judgment – Acknowledgement of service filed late – Whether Admiralty court had jurisdiction to enter default judgment – Whether defence should be struck out – Whether Admiralty court had jurisdiction to consider application for summary judgment

The claimant marina operator brought in rem claims against the Dutch barge Double Venus and the motor cruiser Santorini in respect of dues. No acknowledgements of service were received within the 14 days permitted by CPR 61.3(4).