THE “MBASHI”

[2002] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 602

SOUTH AFRICA HIGH COURT DURBAN AND COAST LOCAL DIVISION (EXERCISING ITS ADMIRALTY JURISDICTION)

Before Levinsohn, J.

Salvage - Remuneration - Voluntariness - Plaintiffs rendered salvage assistance to defendants’ vessel 3.5 miles from southern breakwater of Durban harbour - Defendants alleged plaintiffs under statutory duty to render assistance - Whether plaintiffs acted voluntarily and entitled to salvage remuneration - Fixing of fair award.