MONFORD MANAGEMENT LTD (THE OWNERS OF THE KIVELI) v AFINA NAVIGATION LTD (THE OWNERS OF THE AFINA I)

[2026] Lloyd's Rep. Plus 15

KING’S BENCH DIVISION (ADMIRALTY COURT)

Before Mr Justice Bryan , sitting with Commodore Robert W Dorey MA RFA FIMarEST AFNI, an Elder Brother of Trinity House, as Nautical Assessor

Collision – Liability – Vessels on reciprocal course before collision – Head-on situation – Application of head-on rule and crossing rule – Deeming rule in head-on situation – Meaning of “and/or” in COLREGs Rule 14 – International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972 (COLREGs), Rules 2, 5, 7, 8, 14, 15, 34 and 36.