I have no idea from your description how much money is involved, how much is owed to the marina and why, and what the value of the vessel is. All...

The first incident, as I understand from your description, was an allision (as opposed to a collision) as your boat was tied up to a fuel pier or...

You didn't state the nature of your employment. Although you may not be disqualified for a TWIC, this will most certainly cause a problem with...

I agree with the previous responses with the caveat that if this was new construction (i.e. not yet put in service) then you won't have admiralty...

Coast Guard and LifeGuard responded to our distress call and negligently left my expensive boat near the rocks at Catalina.

I am assuming that since you sent a distress call your boat was already in a hazardous situation. Making out a case against the Coast Guard would...

Maritime salvage law is not intended as a defense to theft of another's property. In fact, it is contrary to that entire body of law. The...

How many miles off the coast of california do i need to go to drugs legally in my boat?

It doesn't matter how far off the coast you are. If you are on a U.S. flagged or owned vessel violating the federal drug laws is a good way to...

Possession alone is not a problem. Distribution is. It's an interim disqualification (meaning not forever). The period of disqualification is...

Under the maritime law the wharfage (slip rental) is a personal obligation of the person who signed the lease agreement with the marina, but it is...

Am I liable for wharfage fees on a boat I sold or gave away?

Your personal liability in that circumstance is a question that turns on the terms of the agreement you have with the marina. A new owner would...