THE "TIAN E ZUO"

[2018] Lloyd's Rep. Plus 58

HIGH COURT OF SINGAPORE

Before Justice Belinda Ang Saw Ean

Admiralty – Collision action – Plaintiffs' and defendant's vessels involved in related collisions with anchored vessel off Singapore – Collisions would not have occurred but for prior negligence of defendant's vessel in dragging anchor – Whether "but for" test appropriate – Whether "agony of the moment" defence available to plaintiffs' vessel – Whether defendant's vessel "at anchor" notwithstanding that she was being involuntary towed – Apportionment of liability.