OWNERS OF THE VESSEL "JEIL CRYSTAL" v OWNERS OF THE CARGO LATELY LADEN ONBOARD "JEIL CRYSTAL"

[2023] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 190

COURT OF APPEAL OF THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE

Before Justice of the Court of Appeal Prakash,Justice of the Court of Appeal Kwang,Justice of the Court of Appeal Chong

Admiralty – Ship arrest – Ship arrested based on non-existent claim – Claim amended – Nature of warrant of arrest – Effect of amendment to statement of claim on warrant of arrest issued prior to amendment – Status of warrant of arrest following amendment to statement of claim – Importance of supporting affidavit – Rules of Court (2014 Rev Ed).