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Vincent J. Foley
Partner
New York

Vincent J. Foley is a partner in the Holland & Knight Maritime Practice Group. He practices primarily in the area of international shipping litigation and arbitration. He has advised...

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Matthew Vafidis
Partner
San Francisco

Matthew P. Vafidis focuses on commercial, admiralty and international litigation, and alternative dispute resolution, including practice as a mediator and arbitrator. Mr. Vafidis is...

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James Harold Power
Partner
New York

James H. Power practices in the areas of international law, admiralty law, transportation law, environmental law, public law and general civil litigation. He focuses generally on marine...

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Articles & White Papers
Casualty, Pollution and Salvage

Places of Refuge
 

Swedish Club Letter

March 1, 2008
 

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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