CHINA OCEAN SHIPPING CO. v. THE OWNERS OF THE VESSEL “ANDROS” (THE “XINGCHENG” AND “ANDROS”)

[1987] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 210

PRIVY COUNCILJUDICIAL COMMITTEE

Before Lord Bridge of Harwich, Lord Brandon of Oakbrook, Lord Brightman, Lord Goff of Chieveley and Sir Duncan McMullin

Admiralty practice - Action in rem - Carriage by sea - Claim for indemnity by way of damages - Application for dismissal of action for want of prosecution - Time allowed for bringing action - Whether art. III bis 6 of the Hague-Visby Rules applicable to indemnity claims.