BARAMEDA ENTERPRISES PTY. LTD. v. RONALD PATRICK O’CONNOR AND K.F.V. FISHERIES (QLD) PTY. LTD. (THE “TIRUNA” AND “PELORUS”)

[1987] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 666

AUSTRALIASUPREME COURT OF QUEENSLANDFULL COURT

Before Mr. Justice J. L. Kelly S.P. Mr. Justice Macrossan and Mr. Justice McPherson

Collision - Limitation of liability - Vessels travelling in same direction - Collision in North Queensland waters - Plaintiff’s vessel sank - Whether defendants liable in damages to plaintiff - Whether defendants entitled to limit their liability - Navigation Act, 1912 - Australia.