SEASHORE MARINE S.A. v. PHOENIX ASSURANCE PLC AND OTHERS (THE “VERGINA”) (No.2)

[2001] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 698

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION(COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr. Justice Aikens

Insurance (Marine) - Salvage - Contributions - Insured perils - Vessel on voyage to Europe developed list to starboard of 23 deg. and crew abandoned ship - Salvage services rendered - Claimants claimed from defendant insurers their proportion of salvage liabilities - Whether salvage liabilities incurred in connection with avoidance of a loss of the vessel by insured perils i.e. perils of the seas or crew negligence.