George Dassigienis v. Cosmos Carriers & Trading Corp.

Plaintiff brought this action for maintenance and cure based on injuries arising out of his employment on the vessel M. T. Sophia M. He appeals from the dismissal of his action for lack of jurisdiction over the subject matter.

The facts are stipulated. Plaintiff, a Greek seaman, signed onto the vessel in Antwerp, Belgium pursuant to Greek articles. He was injured in internation al waters. The Sophia M. was chartered by Chevron Transport Corporation and when pursuant to the terms of that charter, the vessel made its first call at a port in the continental United States, at Perth Amboy, New…