GORDON v THE VESSEL “SOUTHERN STAR”

[2025] Lloyd's Rep. Plus 16

FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA (GENERAL DIVISION, NEW SOUTH WALES REGISTRY)

Before Justice Stewart

Admiralty – Party boat arrested – Caveats against release – Application by vessel owner for release from arrest – Commencement of charter imminent – Parties close to agreeing security for release – Vessel permitted to trade while under arrest pending agreement on security subject to conditions – Admiralty Act 1988 (Cth), sections 15, 17, 19 and 34.