THE "SEA STAR"

[1976] 2 Lloyd's Rep 477

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Cairns, Lord Justice Bridge and Sir Gordon Willmer assisted by Captain J. E. Bury and Captain G. E. Mayne as Nautical Assessors

Collision - Crossing vessels - Vessels approaching in opposite directions on reciprocal courses - Lad lookout on part of both vessels - One vessel altering course to starboard at an improper time - Second officer of other vessel on watch in chartroom until six or seven minutes before collision when he should have been on bridge - Apportionment of blame - Collision Regulations, 1960, rr. 27, 28, 29.