MARINA DEVELOPMENTS LTD v OWNER(S) OF “SY EXPLORER”

[2025] Lloyd's Rep. Plus 32

KING’S BENCH DIVISION (ADMIRALTY COURT)

Before Admiralty Registrar Davison

Admiralty – Berthing fees – Vessel under arrest following failure to pay dock dues – Contractual agreement on payment of fees – Dues of vessels forming part of same flotilla – Whether vessel owner having agreed on behalf of company – Security for release – Meaning of “in connection with a ship” – Senior Courts Act 1981, sections 20(2), and 21(3) and (4).