SMIT TAK OFFSHORE SERVICES AND OTHERS v. YOUELL AND GENERAL ACCIDENT FIRE & LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION PLC.

[1991] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 420

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION(COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr. Justice Sheen

Insurance (Marine) - Indemnity - Umbrella liability policy - Plaintiffs operating in Dubai waters - Associate company of plaintiffs rendered salvage service to vessel - Vessel anchored outside Dubai territorial waters but sank - Dubai port authorities threatened plaintiffs with withdrawal of licence unless wreck removed - Whether insurers liable to indemnify plaintiffs for costs of removal.