Naviera Blancamar, S.A. v. Boucher

Naviera Blancamar, S.A., defendant below, appeals an order denying its motion to dismiss for insufficient service of process. We reverse.

Naviera Blancamar is a foreign corporation which owns the vessel “M/V Corain 2.” It is chartered and operated by a foreign shipping line, defendant Lineas Agro-mar, S.A. The charterer/operator is represented in Miami by Delmar Steamship Agency, Inc.

Plaintiffs brought suit against Naviera Blancamar and Lineas Agromar. They served Naviera Blancamar, the foreign owner, by serving Delmar, the local agent for the charterer/operator, Lineas Agro-mar. Naviera…