ELENI MARITIME LTD v HEUNG-A SHIPPING CO LTD AND OTHERS

[2017] Lloyd's Rep. Plus 68

HIGH COURT OF THE HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION COURT OF FIRST INSTANCE

Before Deputy High Court Judge Anthony To

Limitation of liability – Court granting limitation decree and specifying time limit for filing of claims – Plaintiff constituting limitation fund – Claimants seeking to make claims after expiry of court-imposed time limit but within statutory two-year time limit for enforcing claim or lien against vessel – Whether claims time-barred – Whether claimants entitled to extension of time – Merchant Shipping (Collision Damage Liability and Salvage) Ordinance, Cap 508 – Rules of High Court, Order 75.