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The Eagle Prestige

[2010] 3 SLR 294
JurisdictionSingapore
CourtSingapore High Court
Year2010
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Admiralty in rem jurisdiction and maritime lien for collision damage under the High Court (Admiralty Jurisdiction) Act requirements examined in context of damage done by a ship.

Key Principle

Admiralty jurisdiction; maritime lien for damage done by a ship; collision damage; in rem claim requirements under HCAJA

Area of Law

shipping

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