THE “MAWAN” NOW NAMED “MARA”

[1988] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 459

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION(ADMIRALTY COURT)

Before Mr. Justice Sheen

Admiralty practice - Action in rem - Application to set aside - Loss of cargo - Vessel sold after writ in rem issued - Plaintiffs arrested vessel - New owners entered acknowledgment of service - Whether new owners should have intervened in action - Whether plaintiffs entitled to bring action against vessel - Whether writ and warrant of arrest should be set aside.