Reginald P. Smithers wrote:
yes, which is the law whenever there is immenent danger to property,
life or the enviroment.

It has been maritime law for many 100's of years.

From the way the report reads, there wasn't really any "immenent danger
to property, life or the enviroment"

or, thats at least how I see it.....

Tim,

I agree with you, but the fact that a salvage company was involved (in
a minor way) with the removal of a boat from a marina fire provide them
with a shred of possibility that they can recover in a salvage claim.

My guess is the tow company is hoping to settle out of court, and I
would also guess the insurance company will settle out of court.

I don't believe their is a snow ball's chance in hell, that the
insurance company, or boat owner will recover anything in actual
damages or punitive damages from the tow company.