THE "SALTARO" (OWNERS AND CARGO-OWNERS) v. BRITISH TRANSPORT COMMISSION. BRITISH TRANSPORT COMMISSION v. THE "SALTARO" (OWNERS AND PARTIES INTERESTED THEREIN).

[1958] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 232

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Lord Merriman (President), sitting with Captain C. St. G. Glasson and Captain R. J. Galpin, Elder Brethren of Trinity House.

Negligent navigation - Grounding of vessel in approach channel to port - Alleged negligence of port authority in failing to supply tugs and/or in failing to warn pilot of cut in tide - Negligence of pilot - Look-out - Liability of port authority to shipowners and cargo-owners. Docks and ports - Port-user contract - Grounding of vessel in approach channel to port - Alleged breach of contract by port authority in that channel was not safe and in that port authority failed to warn pilot of cut in tide - Liability of port authority to shipowners and cargo-owners. Towage - Tug supply contract - Incorporation of United Kingdom Standard Towage Conditions - Grounding of vessel in approach channel to port - Allegedly due to tugs not being available and vessel being obliged to hold back - Liability of port authority to shipowners and cargo-owners - Effect of Clause 6 of Conditions. Docks and ports - Wreck - Grounding of vessel in approach channel to port - Back of vessel broken - Fore part abandoned - Damage to channel - Expenses incurred by port authority in lighting, buoying and removing wreck - Claim by port authority against shipowners and those interested in vessel - Alleged negligence of pilot - Liability of shipowners and those interested in vessel.