Man found guilty in murder of couple tossed off yacht, 1 other
SANTA ANA, California (AP) – A former child actor was convicted Monday of murdering three people, including a couple who were tied to an anchor and thrown off their yacht off the California coast. An Orange County jury found Skylar Deleon, 29, guilty of three counts of first-degree murder and special [...]
Queens Court Rules on Maritime Damages
TimesOnline.co.uk – There was no rule in the Admiralty Court that, where there was no counterclaim, a claimant found partially at fault should recover only a proportion of its costs according to the percentage of liability of the defendant.
Mr Justice Aikens so stated on August 1, 2008, in the Admiralty Court of the Queen’s Bench [...]
Hurricane Ike Continues to Affect Cruise Industry
The 2008 hurricane season definitely had an impact on the cruise industry. However, this hurricane season was not was not as devasting for the cruise industry as it has been in years past. The one U.S. port that has had a long lasting impact is the Port of Galveston, which was badly damaged by Hurricane [...]
Alcohol May Be Involved in Fatal Boat Crash – Detroit, MI
Fox News Channel 12 in Detroit, MI reports on a fatal boating accident that occurred this weekend:
In national news tonight: Alcohol may have been a factor in a fatal boat accident this weekend in Detroit, Michigan. Three people are dead and another person remains seriously injured. The 21 foot boat was speeding when it slammed [...]
CA Representitive’s Brother Missing at Sea
California representatives Loretta and Linda Sanchez’s brother and his girlfriend are suspected to have been in a boating accident Last Friday, and are still missing at sea.
The United States Coast Guard has been searching for them for five days. They have recovered pieces of the boat and articles of clothing but have not found the [...]
Somali Pirates Defy International Community
While the international community moves to deal with the recent hijacking of Ukrainian vessel MV Faina bound for Kenya, the pirates themselves remain defiant, insisting they will not lower their demanded ransom of $20 million US.
The ship, which according to Russia’s Interfax news agency was transporting heavy military equipment and parts, including 30 T-72 tanks, [...]
Ft. Morgan Civil War Ship Uncovered During Hurricane Ike
Reader ‘Angie’ wrote in with questions about the ‘Mystery ship’ uncovered during recent hurricane, “Ike”. Angie asked the following:
“I was just watching the video from NBC news about the mystery ship that was uncovered from hurricane Ike. I wonder who has ownership in a case like that? the state? federal govt? what if it really [...]
As Triple Hurricane Threats Approach, the Eastern Seaboard Prepares
Today the North Eastern Coast of the United States prepares for Tropical Storm Hannah and Hurricane Ike, as Josephine remains out at sea for the moment. Boat, yacht and ship owners from the Florida Keys to New Jersey harbors are preparing for the storm by taking action; and you should be too.
If at all [...]
American Knifed to Death on Yacht in Guatamala
Reuters recently reported the tragic death of a retired American, and the attack of his wife on a yacht in Guatamala’s Rio Dulce. Reportedly, the town where the yacht was docked was known as a ‘haven for American boaters’. The men who attacked the husband and wife swam to the boat looking for American dollars. [...]
Angry Readers Want Punishment for Hit-and-Run Boater
As NJ readers comment on the recent hit-and-run boater, questions are raised regarding the sobriety of the captain, Anthony DiGilio of Brick, NJ. Our guest legal expert, Nicole Taylor, Explains .
by Nicole Taylor
The blood alcohol content (BAC) level at which a person is considered operating a boat under the influence in New Jersey is [...]
