A.S.T., U.S.A., Inc. v. M/V Franka

MEMORANDUM

DAVIS, District Judge.

This case arises within the court’s admiralty jurisdiction. Plaintiff A.S.T., U.S.A, Inc., was the consignee of a shipment of steel coils. The coils had been damaged by the time of their delivery in Baltimore. Consequently, AST seeks damages from the shipowner and the manager of the vessel. Pending before the Court is the defendants’ motion for summary judgment on the ground of limitations. The parties’ memoranda and exhibits have been carefully considered, and no oral argument is necessary. Local Rule 105.6 (D.Md.1997). For the reasons set forth below, I shall…