INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC v THE OWNERS AND/OR DEMISE CHARTERERS OF THE SHIP OR VESSEL”CONVENIENCE CONTAINER”
[2006] Lloyd's Rep Plus 91
HONG KONG HIGH COURTHONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION COURT OF FIRST INSTANCE ADMIRALTY COURT
Before Mr Justice Waung
Admiralty practice – Jurisdiction – Arrest of vessels –
Shipowners went into liquidation prior to issue of
writs in rem
– Whether liquidation divested shipowners of
beneficial ownership of vessels so as to preclude exercise of admiralty
jurisdiction – High Court Ordinance, section 12B(4)(i).