OWNERS OF THE VESSEL "JEIL CRYSTAL" v OWNERS OF THE CARGO LATELY LADEN ONBOARD "JEIL CRYSTAL"

[2023] 2 Lloyd's Rep 190

COURT OF APPEAL OF THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE

Before Justice of the Court of Appeal Prakash,Justice of the Court of Appeal Kwang,Justice of the Court of Appeal Chong

Admiralty – Ship arrest – Ship arrested based on non-existent claim – Claim amended – Nature of warrant of arrest – Effect of amendment to statement of claim on warrant of arrest issued prior to amendment – Status of warrant of arrest following amendment to statement of claim – Importance of supporting affidavit – Rules of Court (2014 Rev Ed).