FISH & FISH LTD v SEA SHEPHERD UK AND OTHERS (THE “STEVE IRWIN”)

[2012] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 409

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION (ADMIRALTY COURT)

Before Mr Justice Hamblen

Tort — Trespass — Conversion — Marine conservation charities alleged to have used vessel to “attack” claimant’s bluefin tuna cages in Mediterranean Sea — Claimant suing US charity, UK charity and master of “attacking” vessel — Whether UK charity liable as joint tortfeasor — Whether master acting on behalf of UK charity — Whether attack carried out pursuant to common design.