Paper Operations Consultants International, Ltd., a Corporation v. Ss Hong Kong Amber, Her Engines, Boilers, Tackle and Apparel

OPINION

JAMESON, District Judge:

Plaintiff-appellant, Paper Operations Consultants International, Ltd., appeals from an order granting the motion of defendant-appellee, Universal Marine Corporation,1 to dismiss an admiralty ac*669tion on the ground of forum non conven-iens.

The plaintiff is a Bahamian corporation with its principal office in Palm Beach, Florida. Defendant Universal Marine Corporation is a foreign corporation organized under the laws of Liberia. It is the owner of the SS Hong Kong Amber, a foreign vessel flying a Liberian flag and of Liberian registry.2 The SS Hong Kong Amber…