Newpark Shipbuilding & Repair, Inc. v. M/V Trinton Brute

BY THE COURT:

Appellee Newpark Shipbuilding & Repair, Inc. (“Newpark”) seeks dismissal of the appeal of vessel owner McKinney Harbor Towing, Inc. (“McKinney”) from an in rem judgment in favor of Newpark. We dismiss McKinney’s appeal for lack of jurisdiction.

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Newpark brought an in rem action against the M/V TRINTON BRUTE, owned by McKinney and bareboat chartered to Trinton Marine Transportation, Inc. New Park’s action sought to recover for past due repairs it had performed on the vessel. McKinney entered a .restricted appearance pursuant to Supplemental Admiralty Rule E(8) to defend the vessel…