The WLR Daily case summaries
[2020] WLR(D) 316
Queen’s Bench Division
Splitt Chartering APS and others v Saga Shipholding Norway AS and others
[2020] EWHC 1294 (Admlty)
2020 May 12, 13; 22
Teare J
Shipping— Limitation of liability— Damage by anchor— Anchor of barge at anchor off port damaging underwater cable— Cable owners bringing claim against company engaged in placing men on board barge to operate machinery while at anchor off port— Company relying on legislation limiting liability for “manager” or “operator” of vessel— Proper meaning of “manager” and “operator”— Whether company “manager” or “operator”— Whether entitled to limit alleged liability—
Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (c 21), s 185, Sch 7, arts 1(2)(4), 2(1)(a)
Ships’ names— Stema Barge II