Federal Court of Australia - information for practitioners

1 June 2009: Bulkship Union SA v Qannas Shipping Co Ltd and another [2009] ZASCA 74
Shipping – Admiralty Jurisdiction Regulation Act 105 of 1983, s 3(7) - interpretation of phrase 'when the maritime claim arose'

30 Apr 2009: Galsworthy Ltd v Pretty Time Shipping SA and Others, Pretty Time Shipping SA and Others v Galsworthy Ltd [2009] ZAKZDHC 10

28 Apr 2009: Flowra Trading CC v Intozazi Trading (Pty) Ltd and Another [2009] ZAECPEHA 15

27 Feb 2009: Classic Sailing Adventures (Pty) Ltd v Representative of Lloyd’s and Others (AC 38/2006) [2009] ZAWCHC 14

2008

23 Sep 2008: Asiatic Shipping Services Inc v Elgina Marine Company Ltd [2008] ZACSA 111 2009
The origin and meaning of the requirement in a security arrest in terms of s 5(3) of Act 105 of 1983 that there be a 'genuine and reasonable need for security'

30 Apr 2008: MT “Fotiy Krylov” v owners of the MT Ruby Deliverer (AC181/2006) [2008] ZAWCHC 104

1 Apr 2008: Progress Bulk Carriers Limited v Sylvia Shipping Company Limited and Another (AR 336/2007) [2008] ZAKZHC 29

27 Mar 2008: Transnet Ltd t/a National Ports Authority v Owner of the MV (250/07) [2008] ZASCA 27
Use of dry dock – does dock master contract or perform administrative function? – mora ex re – supervening impossibility – damages – general or special

27 Mar 2008: United Enterprises Corporation and Another v STX Pan Ocean Company Ltd (222/07) [2008] ZASCA 21
Shipping – application to set aside arrest – exceptio rei judicatae not available where previous arrest set aside because prima facie case not established – application for countersecurity – applicant must show genuine and reasonable need for security

4 Mar 2008: Qannas Shipping Company Limited and Another v Bulkship Union SA and Another (A74/2006) [2008] ZAKZHC 56

12 Feb 2008: MT “Fotiy Krylov” v Owners of the MT “Ruby Deliverer” (181/06) [2008] ZAWCHC 3

8 Jan 2008: Fino Maritime SA v Shipping Corporations of India Ltd and Another (A176/2004) [2008] ZAKZHC 14

2007

20 Mar 2007: Mediterranean Shipping Company (Pty) Limited v Tebe Trading (Pty) Limited [MSC Spain] (204/06) [2007] ZASCA 12; [2007] SCA 12 (RSA)
Challenge Goods – deviation – bills of lading permitting deviation – damage to goods carried – whether wrongful failure of the agent for the carrier to advise shipper of the deviation

9 Mar 2007: Seagull Chartering and Operating Limited v MV Asean Sea 01 and Another (A32/2006) [2007] ZAKZHC 3
ADMIRALTY – arrest of ship – security for claim before arbitral tribunal – charter agreement – repudiation – authority of broker - application to set aside the arrest –applicant for the arrest retains the onus of satisfying the Court that it is entitled to the order

1 Mar 2007: United Enterprises Corporation and Another v STX Pan Ocean Company Limited [2007] ZAWCHC 12
ADMIRALTY – Time Charterparty – application to set aside arrest of vessel – alternative counter application for security for claim in arbitration proceedings pending in London- rei iudicatae exception – earlier proceedings before Italian Court – Admiralty Jurisdiction Regulation Act No 105 of 1983, section 3(8)

2006

1 Jun 2006: Mv Spirit of Namibia: Big Red One Incorporated and Another v Marco Fishing (Pty) Ltd (033/06) [2006] ZASCA 87; [2006] SCA 86 (RSA)
ADMIRALTY – action in personam – negligence – attachment of associated ship – substitution agreement – trial delayed – appeal against order of sale of ship pendente lite – Admiralty Jurisdiction Regulation Act 105 of 1983, ss8 and 9

13 Apr 2006: MV New Market: Taxfield Shipping Ltd v Cargo currently lading on board the MV New Market and Others [2006] ZAWCHC 56; 2006 (5) SA 114
ADMIRALTY – action in rem – Voyage Charterparty, Gencon (1994) form, clause 8: Lien Clause – Bill of Lading, Congenbill 1994 form, clause 1 – application seeking an order to set aside arrest of cargo – incorporation of charterparty in contract of carriage evidenced by Bill of Lading

24 Mar 2006: Adventure Catamarans Limited v Florida Marine Corporation (CAC33/05) [2006] ZAWCHC 2
ADMIRALTY – requirements for arrest of ship – Admiralty Jurisdiction Regulation Act 105 of 1983 s 5(2) and (3) – establishment of a prima facie cause of action – genuine and reasonable need for security – “reasonably arguable best case” test – no alternative and less disruptive opportunity for security

19 Jan 2006: MV La Pampa: Louis Dreyfus Armateurs Snc v Tor Shipping 2006 (3) SA 441
ADMIRALTY – action in rem – salvage claim – application to set aside arrest of ship – whether genuine and reasonable need for security – associated ship

2005

23 Nov 2005: International Marine Transport v MV “Le Cong” and Another (80/2005) [2005] ZASCA 106
Appeal from decision to set aside arrest of ship – associated ship – “power to control” – Admiralty Jurisdiction Regulation Act 105 of 1983, s 3(6) and (7)

10 Nov 2005: MV “Msc Spain ”: Tebe Trading (Pty) Ltd v Mediterranean Shipping Co (Pty) Ltd 2006 (4) SA 495
Appeal – carriage of goods – late delivery of goods – bill of lading – Himalaya clause.

7 Jun 2005: MT Argun: Koval and Others v Fund Constituting the Proceeds of the Sale of the MT Argun and Others 2006 (1) SA 414
ADMIRALTY – arrest of ship – judicial auction – proceeds of the sale paid into a fund – ranking of preservation costs – Admiralty Jurisdiction Regulation Act 105 of 1983 s 11 (4)

2004

16 Sep 2004: Swire Pacific Offshore Services (Pte) Ltd v Roxana Bank and another (369/03) [2004] ZASCA 75
Appeal – salvage – entitlement to salvage reward

31 May 2004: MeihuizenFreight (Pty) Ltd v TransportesMaritimos de Portugal Lda and Others (150/2003) [2004] ZASCA63
Appeal – cargo loss – unseaworthiness of vessel – attachment to found or confirm jurisdiction - Admiralty Jurisdiction Regulation Act 105 of 1983 s 3(2) (b)

28 May 2004:Farocean Marine (Pty) Ltd v Malacca Holdings Ltd and Another (223/03) [2004] ZASCA 58
Appeal from MV Summit One Farocean Marine (Pty) Ltd v Malacca Holding Ltd and Another 2003 (6) SA 94 (C) – rebuilt/refit of vessel - attachment to found or confirm jurisdiction – Admiralty Jurisdiction Regulation Act 105 of 1983 s 5(1)