On Jan 24, 3:20 pm, Dave wrote:
On Wed, 24 Jan 2007 11:29:28 -0800, "Capt. JG" said:

We all know that we're
required to help fellow boaters,Where do you find this requirement?

Just because you have a contract doesn't mean you're limited
to what you'll insist on collecting.Simply a wrong statement of the law.

In other words, your Lloyds contract isn't worth it and best not used. If
one has to use a contract to feel more secure, one based and enforced by US
jurisdiction would be more appropriate; thus, the one I mentioned from
BoatUS.Why do you believe US courts would not enforce the LLoyds contract? Does it
call for jurisdiction and venue exclusively in another jurisdiction?

Yes. But keep in mind, Lloyds insures most of the worlds ships and
cargo's. I'm sure London has 100's of lawyers that do nothing but work
for salvors and ship owners. It's the Mecca of Sea Lawyers...they have
a rich history of diving up booty .

Joe

http://web.uct.ac.za/depts/shiplaw/fulltext/lof2000.pdf

I. Arbitration and the LSSA Clauses: The Contractors' remuneration
and/or special compensation shall
by arbitration in London in the manner prescribed by Lloyd's Standard
Salvage and Arbitration Clauses
Clauses") and Lloyd's Procedural Rules. The provisions of the LSSA
Clauses and Lloyd's Procedural
deemed to be incorporated in this agreement and form an integral part
hereof. Any other difference arising
agreement or the operations hereunder shall be referred to arbitration
in the same way.
J. Governing law: This agreement and any arbitration hereunder shall be
governed by English law.