Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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"HORTA BARBOSA" (OWNERS) v. "SEA STAR" (OWNERS) (THE "SEA STAR")

[1976] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 115

QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION(ADMIRALTY COURT)

Before Mr. Justice Brandon, assisted by Captain D. J. Cloke and Captain P. F. Mason, Elder Brethren of Trinity House, as Nautical Assessors

Collision - Crossing vessels - Vessels approaching in opposite directions on reciprocal courses - Bad lookout on part of both vessels - One vessel altering course to starboard at an improper time - Second officer of other vessel on watch in chartroom until six or seven minutes before collision when he should have been on bridge - Apportionment of blame - Collision Regulations 1960, rr. 27, 28, 29.

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