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A Vessel Defined
By Marilyn Raia
Everyone in the maritime industry knows what a vessel is. Or, maybe not. Recently, the United States Supreme Court provided some guidance on what is a vessel and what is not a vessel.
The Statutory Definition of “Vessel”
Federal statutory law defines a “vessel” to be “every description of watercraft or other artificial contrivance used, or capable of being used, as a means of transportation on water.” The definition of vessel is important in various contexts. For example, the federal lighting requirements apply only to vessels. Further, the rights of an injured maritime worker may depend on whether the injury occurred on a vessel. Moreover, as the recent Supreme Court case illustrates, only a vessel may be the subject of a maritime lien…. (Read Full Article) |
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Tacoma Port Has Second Fatal Accident This Month
by Mark Edward Nero
For the second time this month, the Port of Tacoma was temporarily shut down March 25 after a longshore worker died on the job…..(Read Full Article)
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Grain Terminal Labor Talks Again Break Down
by Mark Edward Nero
After just one day of resumed talks, contract negotiations between the Pacific Northwest Grain Handlers’ Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Locals 4, 8, 19, 21 and 23 have apparently broken down – again….(Read Full Article)
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Seattle’s Yoshitani Elected AAPA Chair
by Mark Edward Nero
Port of Seattle CEO Tay Yoshitani was named chairman-elect of the American Association of Port Authorities during the group’s board of directors meeting last week in Washington, DC. He assumes the role of chairman at this fall’s AAPA convention in Orlando….(Read Full Article)
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LA, Long Beach Ports Seek Clean Air Award Nominees
by Mark Edward Nero
Nominations are now open for the sixth annual San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) Air Quality Awards, where the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach recognize the air pollution-fighting efforts of port-related businesses in the area…(Read Full Article)
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