SEALANES (1985) PTY LTD v THE VESSEL MY “ISLAND ESCAPE”

[2023] Lloyd's Rep. Plus 111

FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA

Before Justice Feutrill

Admiralty – Proceedings in rem – General maritime claim – Supply of goods or materials to the ship for its operation or maintenance – Demise charterer – Evidence that defendant a demise charterer – Summary judgment – Admiralty Act 1988 (Cth), sections 3(1), 4(1), 4(2)(a), 4(3)(m), 10, 14 and 18 – Admiralty Rules 1988 (Cth), rules 23 and 31.