International Shipping Company S.A. v The Ship M.V. Brazilian Friendship

In the High Court of Australia, International Shipping Company S.A. sought an ex parte application to renew a writ issued in rem against the motor vessel, M.V. "Brazilian Friendship". The application was made by Mr. R.R. Wilson, instructed by Norton Smith & Co.

The central legal issue before the Court was whether to grant an order renewing the writ, which had been initially issued on 4 June 1987. The applicant's counsel indicated that the vessel had not visited an Australian port since the writ's issuance.

The Court considered the application based on the affidavit provided and the submissions made. His Honour granted the order renewing the writ in accordance with the short minutes of order presented.