THE “GLOBAL MARINER” AND “ATLANTIC CRUSADER”

[2005] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 699

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION (ADMIRALTY COURT)

Before Mr. Justice GrossSitting with Captain Colin Stewart and Captain Ian Gibb R.N.R., Elder Brethren of Trinity House, as Nautical Assessors

Collision - Vessel at anchor - Vessel leaving berth colliding with anchored vessel in River Orinoco - Whether anchorage position unsafe - Whether anchored vessel at fault in failing to control yaw and sway - Whether underway vessel at fault in failing to ascertain accurate position of anchored vessel, in failing to keep proper lookout, and in the conduct of unberthing manoeuvre - Whether anchored vessel or underway vessel wholly to blame.