THE “TYCHY” (No. 2)

[2001] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 10

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION(ADMIRALTY COURT)

Before Mr. Justice David Steel

Admiralty practice - Jurisdiction - Arrest of vessel - Application to set aside - Slot charter - Vessel arrested in respect of claimants’ claims - Defendants alleged that owners of arrested vessel not “relevant person” for purposes of s. 21 of the Supreme Court Act, 1981 - Whether defendant established novation - Whether defendants entitled to rectification - Issues as to revised slot price, containers in transit and indemnity.