United Overseas Export Lines, Inc. v. Medluck Compania Maviera, S.A.

ROBERT MADDEN HILL, Circuit Judge:

In the very early morning hours of June 14, 1977, two large ships collided in a small harbor on the western coast of Central America. The owners of the two ships *1322appeal the decisions of the district court that apportioned the relative negligence of each ship and assessed damages. Finding no error by the district court, we affirm in all respects.

I

We initially summarize the circumstances of the collision as determined by the district court. See 513 F.Supp. 273 (E.D. La.1981). Although these circumstances were hotly disputed at trial, the parties now challenge…