Mobile Marine Ltd. v. Marianne

Order Releasing Vessel Upon Posting Security Bond in Increase Amount:

BACKGROUND

This order concerns defendants' motion to reconsider our decision removing Abjom Bjork from the vessel Ninna Marianne ("vessel"), where he is captain, and requiring plaintiffs to post a $20,000.00 bond for the safe return of the vessel to New Zealand. On June 5, 1995, a hearing was held on defendants’ motion with counsel for all parties present.

DISCUSSION

There are essentially two issues before the court: First, whether or not defendants are entitled to withdraw from their stipulation that New Zealand is the proper…