June 2022

June 2022

Nautical Lingo: “Aye, aye, sir” Reply to An officer’s order. I understand and will obey. “Figurehead” Ornamental figure placed on the bow of ship under the bowsprit. A leader with no real power, authority, or function except to look good, or appeal to a certain group....
May 2022

May 2022

Marine Insurance books that may be of interest to you: Dictionary of Marine Insurance Terms and Clauses By T. H. Brown Marine Claims Practical Guide   [Guide for handling and prevention of marine claims] By Christof Luddeke Seaworthy: Essential Lessons Things Gone...
June 2022

April 2022

New Purser Jennifer Seipel, Esq. with Hamilton, Miller, and Birthisel Law has agreed to serve; replacing Carrie “CJ” Stevens. Thank you “CJ” for serving as our purser. We still have openings for our Marine Insurance Seminar Committee for 17-18 January, 2023. Come...
June 2022

March 2022

I recently learned that Robert “Chip” Birthisel, Esq. has been named an Outstanding Admiralty Attorney for 2022. He is one of two attorneys in the law firm of Hamilton Miller, Birthisel that have received this recognition for their contributions to the law, and for...
June 2022

February 2022

Our speaker for February 7, 2022 will be Capt. Jim Huber, a two time circumnavigator. Jim sails a 43 ft. Swan ketch out of Chestertown, MD. He owns, and operates a metal fabrication shop, while preparing his sailboat for another adventurer. Join us in hearing about...