THE "PUTBUS"

[1968] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 442

ADMIRALTY DIVISION

Before Mr. Justice Karminski

Admiralty practice - Release of security - Collision in Dutch waters-Limitation fund paid into Dutch Court-Arrest of sister ship in English port-Motion to release security given by arrested vessel-Whether potential claim for wreck-raising expenses by Dutch Government authority would be subject to limitation-Whether Dutch Court would treat English Court's decision as binding on Dutch Government authority-Discretion of Court. Merchant Shipping Act, 1894, Sect. 503. Merchant Shipping (Liability of Shipowners and Others) Act, 1958, Sect. 5.