Daniel Henry v. S/s Bermuda Star, Etc., Ramon Rodriguez Alvarez v. Bahama Cruise Lines, Inc.

JOHN R. BROWN, Circuit Judge:

As an interlocutory appeal from the Eastern District of Louisiana, 1 this case presents questions regarding the interpretation of Panamanian law. Henry v. S/S BERMUDA STAR, 663 F.Supp. 1226, 1987 A.M.C. 1377 (E.D.La.1987). We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand this case to the District Court for further consistent proceedings.

The plaintiffs in the instant case are some 139 seamen employed on board the S/S BERMUDA STAR by the defendant Bahama Cruise Lines, Inc., a Liberian corporation (now known as Bermuda Star Line, Inc.). The S/S BERMUDA STAR is…