FMG HONG KONG SHIPPING LTD, THE DEMISE CHARTERERS OF FMG SYDNEY v THE OWNERS OF THE MSC APOLLO

[2023] Lloyd's Rep Plus 75

KING’S BENCH DIVISION (ADMIRALTY COURT)

Before Sir Nigel Teare sitting as a Judge of the High Court, with Captain Nigel Hope and Commodore William Walworth, Elder Brethren of Trinity House, as Assessors

Admiralty – Collision – Fault – Meaning of early and substantial action – Crossing rules – Duties of give-way vessel – Head-on situation – Collision Regulations, rules 14, 15, 16 and 17.