OWNER AND/OR DEMISE CHARTERER OF THE VESSEL “A SYMPHONY” v OWNER OF THE VESSEL “SEA JUSTICE” (THE “SEA JUSTICE”)

[2024] Lloyd's Rep. Plus 62

COURT OF APPEAL OF THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE

Before Justice of the Court of Appeal Tay Yong Kwang and Justice of the Court of Appeal Belinda Ang Saw Ean

Admiralty – Action in rem – Forum non conveniens – Stay – Collision – Limitation fund constituted in court in China – Vessel arrest and security in Singapore – Vessel released – Plaintiff seeking retention of security where other forum the natural and appropriate forum – Judicial comity – Shipowner’s right to choose limitation forum – The Spiliada – International Arbitration Act 1994 (2020 Rev Ed), section 7(1).