Arrest of Vessel

Arrest of Vessel is a primary practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 21 cases from 2000 to 2023.

Leading Law Firms

Analysis of law firms specializing in Arrest of Vessel, ranked by case volume and success rates.

Law FirmCases
Allen & Gledhill LLP60.00% success rate5 cases23.8% of area
Joseph Tan Jude Benny0.00% success rate5 cases23.8% of area
Rajah & Tann66.67% success rate3 cases14.3% of area
Rajah & Tann LLP0.00% success rate2 cases9.5% of area
Niru and Co50.00% success rate2 cases9.5% of area
Haq and Selvam100.00% success rate2 cases9.5% of area
Kelvin Chia Partnership100.00% success rate1 cases4.8% of area
Ang & Partners0.00% success rate1 cases4.8% of area
AsiaLegal LLC0.00% success rate1 cases4.8% of area
H.A. & Chung Partnership0.00% success rate1 cases4.8% of area

Notable Lawyers

Leading lawyers practicing in Arrest of Vessel, ranked by case volume and success rates.

LawyerCases
Gerald Yee0.00% success rate3 cases14.3% of area
Kenny Yap0.00% success rate3 cases14.3% of area
Wendy Tan75.00% success rate3 cases14.3% of area
Vivian Ang50.00% success rate3 cases14.3% of area
Magdalene Chew0.00% success rate2 cases9.5% of area
Leona Wong33.33% success rate2 cases9.5% of area
Steven Chong50.00% success rate2 cases9.5% of area
Liew Teck Huat50.00% success rate2 cases9.5% of area
Lawrence Teh100.00% success rate2 cases9.5% of area
Chan Leng Sun0.00% success rate1 cases4.8% of area

Recent Judgments

Displaying 21 most recent judgments out of 21 total cases

No.TitleCourtDecision DateOutcomes
1Vallianz Shipbuilding v ECO SPARK: Admiralty Jurisdiction & Definition of 'Ship'General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore17 Dec 2023
Defendant's application to strike out the claim and set aside the warrant of arrest is dismissed. Application for stay of proceedings in favour of arbitration is granted.
2United Overseas Bank v Owner of Swiber Concorde: Forfeited Deposit as Proceeds of SaleHigh Court of Singapore06 Sep 2018
Order that forfeited deposit be treated as part of proceeds of sale.
3Hung Dao v Vinalines Pioneer: Admiralty Jurisdiction, Damage by Ship, Container LossHigh Court11 Dec 2014
Defendant's application dismissed.
4Alpha Bank S.A. v The "Sea Urchin": Application for Direct Judicial Sale of VesselHigh Court06 Feb 2014
Application dismissed.
5The "Genius Star II": Setting Aside Warrant of Arrest for Non-Disclosure of Material Facts in Admiralty ClaimHigh Court16 Oct 2013
Warrant of Arrest set aside on the ground of material non-disclosure.
6The “Turtle Bay”: Court Refuses to Sanction Private Sale of Arrested VesselsHigh Court29 Aug 2013
Sanction Applications dismissed; alternative prayer for Vessels to be appraised and sold by the Sheriff granted.
7T S Lines Ltd v The "Eagle Prestige": Disclosure Requirements for Warrant of Arrest in Admiralty ClaimHigh Court22 Mar 2010
Appeal allowed with costs of the appeal and below to be taxed, if not agreed.
8-18 Sep 2008
Unknown
9Vasiliy Golovnin: Arrest of Vessel, Issue Estoppel & Abuse of ProcessHigh Court30 Jul 2007
Appeal dismissed in part and allowed in part.
10Vasiliy Golovnin: Credit Agricole Suisse SA v Far Eastern Shipping Co Plc - Issue Estoppel & Wrongful Vessel ArrestHigh Court09 Jul 2006
Orders in terms of prayers (2), (3), (4) of the defendants’ application granted. Costs fixed at $20,000 to the defendants exclusive of disbursements.
11Mezen: Claim for Wrongful Detention of Equipment and Admiralty JurisdictionHigh Court22 Feb 2006
Application to set aside the writ of summons and the warrant of arrest allowed; application to award damages for wrongful arrest declined.
12Jan De Nul NV v Inai Kiara Sdn Bhd ("Inai Selasih") : Admiralty Jurisdiction, Sham Charterparty & Vessel ArrestCourt of Appeal01 Feb 2006
Appeal allowed in part; order for damages set aside, decision to set aside the Writ and Warrant of Arrest affirmed.
13Treasure Valley Group Ltd v Saputra Teddy: Admiralty Jurisdiction, Vessel Arrest & Approbation/ReprobationHigh Court20 Nov 2005
Appeal dismissed. The court ruled that the defendants had adopted inconsistent attitudes, thus barring them from challenging the arrest.
14Inai Selasih (ex Geopotes X): Admiralty Jurisdiction, Wrongful Arrest & Sham Charterparty DisputeHigh Court24 Jul 2005
Appeal allowed; Writ of Summons and Warrant of Arrest set aside.
15Schaar & Niemeyer v Acrux Shipping: Arrest of Vessel for Failure to Pay, Admiralty JurisdictionHigh Court06 Sep 2004
Appeal dismissed with costs.
16Hailisen Shipping v Pan-United Shipyard: Interpretation of Supreme Court of Judicature Act s 34(2)(a)Court of Appeal of Singapore05 Nov 2003
Motion to strike out appeal dismissed; appeal allowed to proceed.
17Pan-United Shipyard Pte Ltd v The “Dilmun Fulmar”: Arrest of Vessel After Settlement Agreement DisputeHigh Court30 Oct 2003
Plaintiffs’ appeal dismissed and Defendants’ appeal allowed.
18The Rainbow Spring: Admiralty Action, Wrongful Arrest, and Non-Disclosure of Material Facts in Charterparty DisputeHigh Court28 Oct 2002
Writ of summons and warrant of arrest set aside.
19Sumitomo Corporation v Alexandrea: Admiralty Jurisdiction, Action in Rem, and Arrest of VesselHigh Court22 Apr 2002
Appeal allowed; Writ of Summons and warrant of arrest set aside.
20The "Arktis Fighter": Arrest of Vessel and Security for Cargo Damage ClaimHigh Court03 Jun 2001
Order accordingly.
21Kay ex Vladimir Chivilikhin: Admiralty Claim for Crew Wages and Ship Repair DisputeHigh Court13 Dec 2000
Motion denied.