In the Matter of Oregon Sealark, LLC

I. BACKGROUND

25 Applicants are the owners of a ship known as “M/V Arthur Brusco” (the “Vessel”). [Docket 26 No. 3 (“App.”) at 1-2.] On January 27, 2019, the Vessel was heading west through the Bulls Head 27 1 another vessel (the “Boat”) crossed in front of the Vessel. Id. Applicants believe that the owners, 2 operators and guests aboard the Boat contend that the two vessels collided, although Applicants 3 dispute that contention. Id. They also believe that the individuals on the Boat claim that they 4 suffered damages and injuries because of the alleged collision and intend to assert claims against 5 Applicants and/or the Vessel as a result of such injuries. 6 Applicants seek an order directing all possible claimants to bring their claims in this action; 7 an injunction prohibiting or stopping all related claims in other courts; and approval of the 8 preliminary stated value of the vessel. 9 II. DISCUSSION 10 The Act “allows a vessel owner to limit liability for damage or injury, occasioned without 11 the owner’s privity or knowledge, to the value of the vessel or the owner’s interest in the vessel.” 12 Lewis v. Lewis & Clark Marine,…