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Admiralty Law Keyed to Maraist
Trico Marine Operators v. Dow Chemical Co.
Citation:
809 F. Supp. 440, 1993 A.M.C. 1042 (1992)Facts
On November 3, 1990, the M/V LISA C was towing three barges (DC 310, DC 373, and DC 371) through the Corpus Christi Ship Channel when they broke up due to rough seas. The barges, loaded with benzene, were chartered to Dow Chemical Company and owned by Security Pacific Equipment Leasing. The Coast Guard issued a distress call requesting assistance from vessels in the vicinity. Six vessels responded, including two owned by Trico Marine Operators and one owned by Sea Mar Operators. These vessels successfully rounded up the barges, preventing any benzene from escaping and causing environmental damage. The plaintiffs sought a salvage award that included compensation for the liability that the defendants would have faced under environmental statutes such as CERCLA had the benzene leaked into the environment.
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