Contrary to popular belief, a contract of marine towage does not create a bailment. Case law has long established that he owner of the boat being towed is not a... Read More »
Now that you have successfully saved a vessel from almost certain destruction by a marine peril, what do you do next? More importantly, how will you ensure that funds will... Read More »
The scope and characteristics of the salvage lien are often misunderstood. Hopefully this article will shed some light on this complex legal concept, which underlies virtually all claims for a... Read More »
If you hold a Captain´s license, you may want to pay close attention to this article. The U.S. Coast Guard has recently exhibited what can only be described as a... Read More »
To the professional salvor, the principle of “No cure - No pay” is one of the most inequitable rules to be adopted by the admiralty courts. Under this principle, the... Read More »
Whether a boatowner knows it or not, there are two occasions upon which he will warrant to his marine insurer that his vessel and all of its appurtenances are in... Read More »
While many rules of maritime law originated in ancient times and have been passed along through the ages, there are other rules that have suddenly arisen as the result of... Read More »
The cost of health care has made health insurance a critical necessity for most families. In an intact family, generally at least one spouse will have health insurance coverage provided... Read More »
Property found in or near the water may take many forms - from a derelict vessel found drifting on the current, to a whale or lump of ambergris washed up... Read More »
Near the end of the 2000 legislative session, the Maryland General Assembly passed a bill that significantly expands the class of individuals that are exempt from paying Maryland inheritance tax.... Read More »