THE “NORDLAKE” AND THE “SEAEAGLE”

[2016] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 656

QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION(ADMIRALTY COURT)

Before Mr Justice Teare,Captain Gobbi

Collision action – Claimants’ vessel colliding with Indian warship in entrance to port of Mumbai – Claimants bringing proceedings in England contending that collision caused by negligence of defendants’ vessel and three Indian warships – Defendants contending that collision caused by negligence of claimants’ vessel and same three Indian warships – Union of India not party to English proceedings – Whether court could apportion liability between all vessels at fault – Apportionment of liability – Merchant Shipping Act 1995, section 187.