Monford Management Ltd (Owners of the KIVELI) v Afina Navigation Ltd (Owners of the AFINA I) [2025] EWHC 1185 (Admlty) (16 May 2025)

Following a collision between KIVELI and AFINA I in the Stenó Elafonísou Strait, the Court determined that the Vessels were meeting on reciprocal or near reciprocal courses, within the meaning of Rule 14 of the Collision Regulations, requiring both Vessels to alter to starboard. KIVELI's improper port turn, along with breaches of Rules 5,7, and 8 (look out, information collecting/use and avoiding action), and a failure of good seamanship under Rule 2, were significant. Although AFINA I acted in accordance with the Rules, her response was deemed not sufficiently prompt. Nevertheless, the Court concluded that KIVELI's faults were substantially greater in both degree and seriousness, warranting an 80/20 apportionment of liability.

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