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Polskie Ratownictwo Okretowe v Rallo Vito & C SNC and Anr (The “Catone”) – QBD (Com Ct) (Hamblen J) – 14 September 2009
Conflict of laws – Brussels Regulation – Claimant tugowner bringing proceedings against Italian shipowners and insurers for declarations relating to contract on TOWHIRE terms – Whether parties agreed English jurisdiction within meaning of Article 23 – Whether formal requirements complied with
(2009) 779 LMLN 1
On 4 February 2009 the fishing vessel Catone grounded outside the port of Lampedusa, Italy. Various tug companies, including the claimant, were contacted with a view to hiring a tug to assist in refloating the Catone , and a contract was eventually concluded on 4 February 2009 between the claimant and the owners of the Catone for the hire of the claimant’s tug Posejdon .
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Michael Daiches, Barrister
Sep 29 2009
