Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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THE “KAPITAN SHVETSOV”

[1998] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 199

HONG KONGCOURT OF APPEAL

Before Hon. Litton V.-P., Liu, J.A. and Mr. Justice Cheung

Admiralty practice - Jurisdiction - Forum non conveniens - Stay of proceedings - Limitation of liability - Collision between Singaporean and Russian vessels in Chao Phraya river in Thailand - Actions brought in Singapore and Hong Kong - Whether Singapore more convenient forum - Different limitation of liability Conventions applicable in Hong Kong and Singapore - Whether action should be heard in Hong Kong.

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