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James T. "Jim" Shirley
Partner
New York

James T. Shirley, Jr. practices in the Litigation Section. His areas of practice primarily involve maritime casualties. Mr. Shirley has participated in a wide range of matters concerning...

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Vincent J. Foley
Partner
New York

Vincent J. Foley is a partner in the Holland & Knight LLP Maritime Practice Group. Mr. Foley practices primarily in the area of international complex litigations arising out of...

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Francesca Morris
Partner
New York

Francesca Morris practices in the area of litigation with emphasis on maritime law, commercial litigation and bankruptcy. Ms. Morris has represented clients in a variety of maritime...

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Articles & White Papers
Casualty, Pollution and Salvage

Places of Refuge
 

Swedish Club Letter

March 1, 2008
 
Dennis L. Bryant- New York

This article addresses the analysis of the risks involved that coastal states face when confronted with a request by a ship in distress for entry into a place of refuge. It also addresses why ship owners and operators should prepare in advance to assist the government agency in coming to a favorable decision. This article first appeared in the Swedish Club letter 1-2008

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