Credit Europe Bank N.V v The an Admiralty Fund Comprising the proceeds of the sale of the mv Tarik III & Others The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) handed down judgment in Credit Europe Bank N.V v The Admiralty Fund Comprising the proceeds of the sale of the mv Tarik III & Others on 13 … Continue reading
On 18 May 2021, the fire and resultant probable loss of the brand new container ship, the mv X-Press Pearl, along with all her cargo off Sri Lanka is a timely reminder of the devastating effect of fires at sea on seafarers and ships. It is also a continuing reminder of the ever-increasing hazard caused … Continue reading
A claim for payment under a demand guarantee that guarantees payment of clearing and forwarding fees is a maritime claim in terms of the Admiralty Jurisdiction Regulation Act. This is so because it is a claim for payment “arising out of or relating to the remuneration of a forwarding agent”. Therefore the Gauteng High Court … Continue reading