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Trading Warranties (also called Navigation limits) can be found in almost every marine insurance policy. A typical yacht policy navigation warranty states: “This policy provides coverage when the ‘insured yacht’ is being... Read More »
While Latin is often referred to as a “dead language” it is still alive and well in the ancient principles of marine insurance. In particular, the doctrine of uberrimae fidei... Read More »
In my Article in the June/July 1999 issue of this Newsletter I discussed the “Special Compensation” that is now available under the Salvage Convention of 1989 (adopted in the U.S.... Read More »
In many cases salvage operations are a cooperative venture conducted by more than one Salvor. Salvors may work together at the same time or may work consecutively toward their ultimate... Read More »
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 »
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 »