South Africa Case Law

Windrush Intercontinental SA and Another v UACC Bergshav Tankers AS (556/2015)

Windrush Intercontinental SA and Another v UACC Bergshav Tankers AS (556/2015) [2016] ZASCA 199; 2017 (3) SA 1 (SCA) (6 December 2016)

Court

Supreme Court of Appeal

Case number

556/2015

Judges

Maya, Shongwe, Wallis, Dambuza, Makgoka

The Supreme Court of Appeal held that no maritime lien for crew wages existed after pirates held seafarers hostage, so the vessel’s deemed arrest was set aside.

• Maritime Lien
• Crew Wages
• Frustration Of Contract
• Admiralty Jurisdiction Regulation Act
• Bareboat Charter
• Action In Rem