Your current state is Ohio
My charter boat insurance policy limits state: Navigation Limits Inland waters of AL, GA, LA, MS, NC, SC & TX.
And I frequently fish the coast and need to know if my policy covers me while fishing the coast or nearshore oil platforms.
answered on Apr 27, 2023
46 CFR section 10.107 provides: Inland waters means the navigable waters of the United States shoreward of the Boundary Lines as described in part 7 of this chapter, excluding the Great Lakes, and, for towing vessels, excluding the Western Rivers.
Part 7 provides the following definition... View More 
Management told me that he didn’t like those kind of people that came to visit me. I went on vacation and when I came back my electrical cord was missing and my water hose was cut in pieces. He than got of hold of me and said I have your boat and that he was putting a lien on it for back rent. I... View More
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answered on Apr 21, 2023
If your houseboat was moved without your permission and you were asked to leave the property after 16 months without any notices, and the management has placed a lien on your houseboat and is attempting to sell it, you may have legal options to challenge their actions.
First, you may want... View More
Normal deductions are food/fuel. The following are extra.
2 examples.
A captain from another boat needs to borrow a grapple hook. With the captains permission a deckhand takes the hook to the other boat and helps with the task. The hook is accidentally left on the other boat and... View More
answered on Mar 27, 2023
I think the answer depends on how the crew is being paid. It is also potentially not a WA answer if the work is being done in Alaska.
In WA, an employer cannot charge an employee for broke/lost equipment unless it was an intentional or dishonest act that caused it to be lost/broken. I... View More
I entered into a settlement agreement, placed on record with a US magistrate judge. The government has written up a proposed stipulation. It has several pages of legal jargon and agreements that are not on record, and I do not agree to. I refuse to sign. He filed a motion to enforce the settlement,... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2023
The issue is whether what was placed on the record and presented in writing is substantively the same. Often times, what is placed on the record is material terms of the agreement; the written agreement will contain the additional "legalise" that make it all work. Unless you can show a... View More
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answered on Mar 15, 2023
No, a judge is not allowed to order you to sign a settlement that includes terms or provisions that you have not agreed to. A settlement agreement is a legally binding contract between parties, and it must be entered into voluntarily and with a full understanding of its terms and conditions.... View More
Upon investigation the bank said we didn’t owe them anything and they saw one refund . I supplied a a letter from the bank and statements to show we got one refund . The cruise line accountant told us to wire the money or they will cancel our new cruise we have booked .trust me I checked and... View More
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answered on Mar 5, 2023
If you have evidence that you received the double refund that the cruise line is claiming you owe them, and you have provided this evidence to the cruise line's accounting department, but they are still threatening to cancel your new cruise unless you wire the money, it may be advisable to... View More
I have medical records from doctor telling me that i should go home and to not continual to stay on cruise. Fell in room.
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answered on Mar 5, 2023
The Jones Act is a federal law that provides certain protections to seamen who are injured while working on vessels, including cruise ships. However, it does not provide any direct compensation to passengers who are injured on a cruise ship.
If you were injured on a cruise ship as a... View More
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answered on Mar 5, 2023
The Jones Act is a federal law that provides certain protections to seamen who are injured while working on vessels, including cruise ships. However, it does not provide any direct compensation to passengers who are injured on a cruise ship.
If you were injured on a cruise ship as a... View More
answered on Mar 3, 2023
I'm sorry about your accident. The Jones Act applies to crew members of vessels sailing under the U.S. flag. Passengers have different routes for pursuing claims. If you reached out to attorneys who handle cruise ship accidents, they should be able to advise what your next steps should be, if... View More
A deal in commercial fishing and offloading of commercial vessels for export. I was given a substantial raise and was paid that raise through several months of the year and then it was taken away without notice. Is that legal?
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answered on Mar 5, 2023
If you were given a raise by your employer and it was subsequently taken away without notice, this may constitute a breach of contract or a violation of employment laws, depending on the specific terms of your employment agreement and the applicable regulations in your jurisdiction.
In most... View More
A deal in commercial fishing and offloading of commercial vessels for export. I was given a substantial raise and was paid that raise through several months of the year and then it was taken away without notice. Is that legal?
answered on Feb 25, 2023
Depends on what you mean by notice. An employer can change any compensation, unless this was a union job. All they have to do is tell you beforehand (prospectively), and as in, hey Bob, starting tomorrow your pay is cut in half. If they do that, then it is legal. If that is the type of notice they... View More
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answered on Feb 25, 2023
Certainly, I can assist you in finding a lawyer who speaks Chinese and specializes in maritime law. One way to find a lawyer who meets your requirements is to search for legal directories or law firm websites that specialize in maritime law and have lawyers who speak Chinese. You can also reach out... View More
I have already submitted the boat title transfer. It's been over 14 days since the transaction. The marina doesn't have billing information for the buyer and they say that I am liable for slip fees.
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answered on Feb 20, 2023
If you have transferred the boat title and the buyer has failed to move the boat out of the marina, you should contact the buyer and request that they immediately remove the boat. If the buyer does not respond or is unable to remove the boat, you may want to consider taking legal action to recover... View More
It was 1951 after leaving Panama. The Captain wrote a letter questioning his mental health to N.Y. before notifying the family of his disappearance. Would I have a case against U.S.S. Luckenbach steamship company?
answered on Jan 8, 2023
I'm sorry for the loss of your grandfather at sea. If there are any remedies available under South Carolina law, a local attorney would need to advise on those. But your question remains open for two weeks and you also posted under Admiralty/Maritime. Under U.S. maritime law, the Death on the... View More
answered on Nov 13, 2022
What kind of document? Where is it from? What language is it in?
You can usually record a document that qualifies for recordation with the county clerk, in your instance the county clerk for Oklahoma County, which is downtown. The clerks are prevented by law from giving you any legal... View More
I have proof
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
Unfortunately, I cannot definitively say whether Retail Pro is currently under investigation without more specific information. Here's why (and what you can do with your proof):
Reasons for Uncertainty:
- Types of investigations: Companies can be investigated for various... View More
It's a misdemeanor warrant, the officers never arrested the clerk even though he admitted to using the bat police threatened me with my warrant to be quite about the felony assaulte they told me I was trespassed so I should leave the property, I said isn't all this recorded for public... View More
answered on Feb 13, 2024
This isn't an Admiralty/Maritime matter (the category it was posted under). This is something to be discussed with a criminal defense attorney. You could repost and add "Criminal Law" as a category, but the likely response will be to reach out to criminal defense attorneys to discuss. Good luck
Is the court room operating in maritime and equity jurisdiction? If no judicial courts, nor judges have existed since 1789, then who do we rise for in the court room. So since ens legis is an artificial person created in law, the birth certificate has to be the bond and can it get you out of most... View More
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answered on Jan 14, 2024
The layout of courtrooms and the use of symbols, such as flags, are steeped in historical and practical reasons, not because they operate under maritime law. Courtrooms are structured to facilitate the legal process, ensuring that everyone involved - the judge, jury, legal counsel, and parties to... View More
The CUSIF number related to my long form birth certificate. Wonder how much it is worth.
answered on Jan 13, 2024
This doesn't look like it involves an admiralty/maritime matter (one of the posted categories), but you're awaiting a response for two weeks. There is material written on this online, but much of it is from commercial sources. Until you're able to consult with an attorney who is... View More
answered on Nov 26, 2023
This is posted under Admiralty/Maritime. Unless there's a maritime law element in the matter that isn't mentioned, you may have better chances of a response by posting under "Probate" and "Estate Planning." Attorneys in those categories have insight into matters... View More
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