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NBF attorney Chris Reilly represented F/V Mary B II LLC at the May 13 – 17, 2019 U.S. Coast Guard Marine Casualty Board convened in Newport, Oregon. The Board conducted a public hearing into the circumstances of the capsizing and sinking of the MARY B II with loss of three crew on January 8, 2019. The Board’s written report of investigation is not expected to be available until sometime in 2020.

NBF attorney Chris Reilly will be representing the owner of the fishing vessel MARY B II, which is a party in interest at a Coast Guard Marine Casualty Board to be conducted in Newport, Oregon from May 13 – 17, 2019. The Coast Guard has issued a press release regarding the hearing: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCG/bulletins/243f8e7.

NBF attorney Larry Altenbrun was a speaker and presenter at the Marine Insurance Association of Seattle’s Day of Education on May 9, 2019. Larry participated in a panel presentation titled, “Shining a Light on Marine Claims: A Hypothetical Hull Casualty Roundtable” and spoke about many legal issues including Red Letter Clauses, personal injury liability, assessment of damages, punitive damages, and settlement strategies. The Day of Education is the largest marine insurance educational event held in Seattle each year, attracting attendees from around the country.