THE “HAMTUN” AND “ST. JOHN”

[1999] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 883

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION(ADMIRALTY COURT)

Before Mr. Peter Gross, Q.C. Sitting as a Deputy Judge of the High Court

Salvage - Remuneration - Salvage services - Vessel at lay up berth in Southampton water - In high winds stern mooring wire of vessel parted - Tug rendered salvage services - Whether there existed a danger to the vessel and need for salvage services - Proper level of salvage remuneration payable to tug.