Case Analysis Admiralty Law - 2141 Words

Admiralty Law Name Institution Course Date Admiralty Law Facts On 1 February 2012, an oil tanker known as The North Star operated and owned by Poseidon Ltd, is grounded a mile near the port of Swansea. The tanker broke up and started leaking crude oil into the sea. The leak is then washed up on the beaches surrounding Swansea. The tankers’ grounding was wholly caused by Jeremy’s negligence, a pilot employed by SHA, Swansea Harbor Authority. Due to heavy seas, salvage attempts for the vessel became difficult. As a result of this, it took The Ocean Salvation crew about four days to reach the grounded tanker. At this point, more than 10,000 tonnes of crude oil had spilled into the sea. The Ocean Salvation is operated by Seamorgan†¦show more content†¦All the guests in his hotel cancel their holidays in February and March. The losses he suffered in terms of revenue amounted to  £50,000. A local cockle angler – Huw, suffers substantial losses following the step by the UK government to enact the Emergency Restrictions A ct in 2012, which banned the harvesting and sale of cockles within the area of the oil spill. This ban lasted close to 18 months and Huw having no other alternative source of income suffered significantly. Another local resident, the owner of Fantastic Fauna Ltd – Dewi who runs boat trips to observe the harbor seals found in Swansea. Due to the oil spills, scientist observed that the seals had been permanently displaced from Swansea and had instead settled in Cardiff. Due to the oil spills and consequent closure of hotels in Swansea area such as Tawe, which was the biggest client of Swansea Suds – a company that makes soap – closes down. Aled, the owner of that company suffers substantial losses of over  £35,000 per annum. In addition, the Ocean Salvation collides with Net Gain a few days later on its way to Portsmouth. This collision is attributed to the excessive speed of the Ocean Salvation. However, the Ocean Salvation has left the UK waters, is in Brazil for another rescue operation, and has been there since 28 February 2012. Seamorgan Salvage Solutions was consequently sued by Tony and Steve, former crewmembers of the Ocean Salvation, for unpaid wages. Seamorgan Salvage Solutions