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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Every year, hundreds of boaters discover first-hand the difference between contract towing and salvage. In many cases, the discovery is made when the surprised boat owner receives a bill for... Read More »