America’s Marine Highway
by David J. Farrell, Jr.
For decades the decline of the U.S. maritime industry has been a cruel reality for admiralty lawyers, who at times have had to question their choice of careers.
But finally there’s good news for revitalizing domestic maritime commerce by relieving landside gridlock in a green way. Everyone should win with the growth of short sea shipping (“SSS”).
“America’s Marine Highway a/k/a Short Sea Shipping: A Win-Win Proposition”,
5 Benedict’s Maritime Bulletin 221 (Third/Fourth Quarter 2007).
Wind Farm
by David J. Farrell, Jr.
Advocated in favor of Cape Wind’s offshore wind farm proposed for Nantucket Sound as not detrimental to commercial or recreational fishing and beneficial in reducing oil spills.
“A Red Herring: The Wind Farm Threat to Fishing”,
Cape Cod Times, (June 8, 2003)
NOAA Fisheries Permits
by David J. Farrell, Jr.
A Congressional amendment eliminating maritime liens on federal fishing permits would facilitate UCC-Article 2 financing of these valuable assets to benefit the fishing industry, vessel safety, and employment.
“Maritime Liens on Fishing Privileges: Towards a Congressional Resolution,” 2 Benedict’s Maritime Bulletin 339 (Fourth Quarter 2004).
