THE “ANTARES II” AND “VICTORY”

[1996] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 482

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION(ADMIRALTY COURT)

Before Mr. Geoffrey Brice, Q.C. Deputy Judge sitting with Captain D. J. Cloke and Captain D. T. Smith R. N. Elder Brethren of Trinity House as Nautical Assessors

Collision - Narrow channel - Passing vessels - Liability - Collision in river Great Ouse in Lynn Cut - Whether collision caused by negligence of defendants - Whether plaintiffs’ vessel at fault - Apportionment of liability - Nautical Assessors - Admissibility of expert evidence - Costs where no counterclaim.