The Law Reports (Appeal Cases)
[1997] AC 455
[HOUSE OF LORDS]
SEMCO SALVAGE AND MARINE PTE. LTD.
Appellant (Cross-respondent)
and
LANCER NAVIGATION CO. LTD.
Respondent (Cross-appellant)
1996 Oct. 7,
8,
9;
1997 Feb. 6
1997 Feb. 6
Lord Mackay of Clashfern L.C., Lord Goff of Chieveley, Lord Mustill, Lord Lloyd of Berwick and Lord Hope of Craighead
Admiralty
— Salvage
— Remuneration
— Salvage services rendered to vessel
— Salvor's claim for remuneration and special compensation referred to arbitrator
— Whether “fair rate” including remuneration
— Whether salvors entitled to special compensation during whole of salvage operation
—
Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (c. 21), s. 224(1)(2), Sch. 11, art. 14
Ships' Names
— Nagasaki Spirit
— Ocean Blessing