ARKLOW SHIPPING UNLIMITED CO AND OTHERS v DROGHEDA PORT CO DAC (THE “ARKLOW VALOUR”)

[2022] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 291

HIGH COURT OF IRELAND

Before Mr Justice Denis McDonald

Docks and harbours – Vessel grounding on sandbar at mouth of River Boyne – Sandbar within limits of Drogheda Harbour managed by defendant port company – Whether defendant liable – Whether breach of statutory duty – Whether defendant “occupier” of entrance to harbour – Whether defendant in breach of duty – Whether grounding caused by alleged incorrect advice on part of defendant as to maximum sailing draft – Harbours Act 1996 – Occupiers’ Liability Act 1995.