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M/V WENATCHEE Crew Saves Woman’s Life
On May 26, the crew of the M/V WENATCHEE, operated by Washington State Ferries, responded to a “man overboard” situation in the frigid Puget Sound. According to an account by…
Sunken Fishing Vessel Raised from Penn Cove Amidst Environmental Concerns
In mid-May, the F/V DEEP SEA caught fire and sank in Washington’s Penn Cove. According to local media reports, the vessel had been illegally anchored there for months. Penn Cove…
Negligence Can Cause a Ship to Go Down in Inclement Weather
Modern technology has allowed for shipwreck-proof designs and advance warnings about dangerous sea conditions, but human error can render such progress meaningless. In 2002, for example, the Senegalese state-run passenger…
Come Join Our Firm at the Commercial Marine Expo – Wednesday, June 13 – Thursday, June 14
Come Join Our Firm at the Commercial Marine Expo – Wednesday, June 13 – Thursday, June 14 Latti Associates LLC is a proud sponsor of the Commercial Marine Expo today…
Bad Weather and Bad Decisions Responsible for Papua New Guinea Ferry Accident
Bad Weather and Bad Decisions Responsible for Papua New Guinea Ferry Accident On Feb. 2, a Papua New Guinea ferry sank in the Vitiaz Strait. Initial reports said the M/V…
When Cruise Ships Encounter Bad Weather
People often picture cruises as being nothing but clear skies, calm waters and good times. However, cruise ships can encounter rough seas and stormy weather just like any other vessel.…
Costa’s Forum Selection Clause
Costa’s Forum Selection Clause The COSTA CONCORDIA disaster took the world by surprise. Not only did this tragic cruise ship accident shake many people’s confidence in cruise ship safety, it…
Are Cruise Ticket Forum Selection Clauses Always Enforceable?
Are Cruise Ticket Forum Selection Clauses Always Enforceable? Cruise tickets typically contain a forum selection clause, which stipulates where claims against the cruise line can be filed. For example, Carnival…
Forum Selection Clauses in Cruise Tickets
Not all cruise passengers read the fine print included with their ticket package. One clause that all passengers should know about is the forum selection clause. If you sustain an…