THE “TOPAZ” AND “IRAPUA” [2003] EWHC 320 (Admlty)

[2003] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 19

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION (ADMIRALTY COURT)

Before Mr. Justice Gross sitting with Admiral Sir Patrick Rowe and Captain Ian Gibb Elder Bretheren of Trinity House as Nautical Assessors.

Collision - Crossing vessels - Apportionment of liability - Collision off east coast of Brazil - Navigation of claimants’ vessel - Alleged faults in navigation - Whether causative - Apportionment of blame - Collision Regulations, 1972, rr. 15, 16, 17