THE "HAARFAGRE."

(1939) 64 Ll L Rep 69

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Langton, sitting with Captain W. R. Chaplin and Captain R. L. F. Hubbard, Elder Brethren of Trinity House.

Collision-Fog-Collision between British motor vessel British Reliance and Norwegian steamship Haarfagre in North Sea-Vessels on almost opposite courses - "Under way" signals exchanged-Engines stopped-Way run off by British Reliance and "lying stopped" signals sounded - British Reliance then navigated at "dead slow ahead" in belief that Haarfagre was abeam-Engines of Haarfagre put "slow ahead" and starboard helm action taken on hearing "lying stopped" signals of British Reliance-Helm action taken by Haarfagre in belief that the British Reliance was ahead-Further signals exchanged indicating that both vessels were again under way - Respective duties - Whether "lying stopped" signals amounted to an invitation to other vessel to proceed - Positions not ascertained - Collision Regulations, Art. 16.