Society of Maritime Arbitrators, Inc.
MEMBER

Donald J. Szostak

Title: President

Company: Szostak Associates LLC

Address: 14 Meadowood Drive
Exeter, NH 03833

Office Telephone 1-603-773-2065

Office Fax 1-603-388-9817

Cellular 1-603-836-0945

E-mail: djszostak@hotmail.com

Services

• Arbitrator - specializing in maritime contract disputes. Also experienced in NASD dispute resolution.
• Maritime Consultant - Project planning, estimating and coordination. Expert testimony.
• Management Consultant - Specializing in analysis of operations and management criteria in maritime organizations.
• Naval Architect and Marine Engineer.
• Professional Engineer (PA)

Professional Experience

• Maritime Consultant and Arbitrator
• Since 1959, business activity involved ship chartering, operations, maintenance, construction, design, finance and insurance, specializing in wet and dry bulk vessels, including OBO, LNG, LPG, ammonia and chemical carriers.
• Formerly, President, Energy Transportation Group; President, Navios Corporation; Vice-President, Marine Transport Lines, Inc.
• Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from Webb Institute
• Registered Professional Engineer, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Member: Society of Maritime Arbitrators, Inc.; National Association of Security Dealers (Arbitrator); Royal Institution of Naval Architects; Society of Marine Port Engineers; Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers

Published Awards

• Special Master's Decision Re: 81 civ. 7650 (RJW) (29 May 1984) MT. WASHINGTON et al - Before Donald J. Szostak (Special Master) * Hudson Engineering Company by James P. Beggans, Jr. (Gifford, Woody, Palmer & Serles) * Victory Carriers, Inc. by Thomas L. Rohrer (Healy & Baillie) - "Repair and Conversion Contracts"

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• SMA 3097 (18 Aug 1994) BERMUDA STAR - Before Jack Berg, Eli Ellis, Donald J. Szostak (Chair) * Northwest Marine Iron Works, a subsidiary of Southwest Marine Inc. by Douglas R. Burnett, Francis J. O'Brien and George F. Chandler, III (Hill Rivkins Loesberg O'Brien Mulroy & Hayden) * B.S.L. Cruises, Inc. by Robert I. Sanders and Todd A. Zilbert (Wood Tatum Wonacott & Landis) and Michael D. Martocci, Esq. - "Vessel Conversion - Fire"

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• SMA 3118 (1 Nov 1994) F.P. CLIPPER - Before Manfred W. Arnold (Dissenting), Jack Berg, Donald J. Szostak (Chair) * Aramco Service Company and Saudi Arabian Oil Company by Almer W. Beale, II and Joseph P. Tabrisky (Toole, Beale & Clark, P.A.) * EAC Bulk Transport (North American) Inc. by Alfred E. Yudes, Jr. (Watson, Farley & Williams) and William H. Seele (Julian & Seele, P.C.) - "Contract of Affreightment - Private vs. Common Carriage - COGSA - Burden of Proof - Package Limitation - Ad Valorem Declaration"

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• SMA 3156 (3 Apr 1995) Tug ECCO III et al - Before Jack Berg, Joseph Cangelosi, Donald J. Szostak (Chair) * Harbor Marine Equipment Corp. by Thomas E. Murphy, Jr., Esq. and John M. Kahn (Hill & Barlow, P.C.) * R. Zoppo Co., Inc. by Timothy R. McHugh (Hoch & McHugh) - "Tug/Crane Barge/Dump Scows Charter - Vessel Damage - Repair Costs - Deficient on Hire Surveys - Mitigation - Good Faith and Fair Dealing - Attorney Fees and Costs"

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• SMA 3165 (24 Apr 1995) GAZ HORIZON - Before Jack Berg (partial dissent), A.J.Siciliano, Donald J. Szostak (Chair) * Naftomar Shipping and Trading Co., Ltd. and Orgaz Shipping and Trading Co. S.A. by Armand M. Pare, Jr. (Nourse & Bowles) * Vinmar Inc. by Michael Marks Cohen, James J. Savage (Burlingham Underwood) - "ASBATANKVOY - Shortlifting - Load Temperature - Demurrage - Late Payments - Sealed Offer of Settlement - Attorney Fees and Costs"

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• SMA 3231 (10 Nov 1995) SOLOMON - Before Manfred W. Arnold, Jack Berg, Donald J. Szostak (Chair) * Uncle Solomon Ltd. by Jack A. Greenbaum (Healy & Baillie) * Granoco Ltd. and Richco Cereais Comercio E Exp. Ltda by Leo G. Kailas (Piper & Marbury, LLP) - "SYNACOMEX - Personal Injury/Death - Detention - Third Party Risk and Expense"

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• SMA 3316 (15 Nov 1996) PATRICIA SHERIDAN - Before Jack Berg, Pieter L.M. Vismans, Donald J. Szostak (Chair) * Sheridan Towing Co., Inc. by Arthur J. Blank and Mary T. Reilly (Hill, Betts & Nash) *E.C.D.C. Environmental, L.C. by John M. Toriello and Marisa Marinelli (Haight, Gardner, Poor & Havens) - "Coastwise Charter Party - Freight - Demurrage - Partial Final Award"

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• SMA 3330 (30 Dec 1996) STELLA AZZURRA - Before Alexander Forti, A.J.Siciliano (partial dissent), Donald J. Szostak (Chair) * Cantiere Navale Lucchese SRL by Jeremy J.O. Harwood (Healy & Baillie) * Stinnes Interoil A.G. by George F. Chandler, III (Hill Rivkins Loesberg O'Brien Mulroy & Hayden) - "EXXONVOY 90 - Demurrage - Clause 12 of Sun Clauses - Time Bar - Attorney Fees"

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• SMA 3402 (17 Dec 1997) ANIARA - Before Donald J. Szostak (Sole Arbitrator) * Blystad Shipping and Trading, Inc. by Bengt E. Nergaard, Esq. * Wings Investments Limited by James D. Kleiner (Piper & Marbury, LLP) - "ASBATANKVOY - Mediation - Ice Clause - Transshipment - Breach of Warranty of Authority"

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• SMA 3410 (16 Jan 1998) ALLISON - Before Manfred W. Arnold, A.J. Siciliano, Donald J. Szostak (Chair) * Todd's Point Marine, Ltd. By Mr. Jacob Isbrandtsen and Mr. Hans Isbrandtsen * Venus Lines Maritime by Tulio R. Prieto (Cardillo & Corbett) - "HYPE - Late Payments - Bankruptcy - Liens by Vendors - Withheld Discharge - Withdrawal - Proper Party in Proceeding - Security in Aid of Arbitration"

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• SMA 3492 (18 Dec 1998) LEPANTO GLORY - Before Jack Berg, Lloyd C. Nelson (dissenting), Donald J. Szostak (Chair) * S.V.P. Liner, Ltd. By Mark C. Flavin, Esq. (Carter, Ledyard and Milburn) * Glencore Ltd. By Leo G. Kailas, Esq. (Piper & Marbury L.L.P.) - "Late Delivery of Vessel - Misrepresentation of Vessel - Mitigation of damages - Burden of Proof - Despatch"

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  SMA 3569 (29 Oct 1999) PATRICIA SHERIDAN - Before Jack Berg, Pieter L.M. Vismans, Donald J. Szostak Chair) * Sheridan Towing Co. Inc. by Arthur J. Blank, Jr., Esq., Terence Gargan, Esq., Mary T. Reilly, Esq. (Hill, Betts &Nash) * E.C.D.C. Environmental, L.C. by John M. Toriello, esq., Marisa Marinelli, Esq., Camille R. Nicodemus, Esq. And Joshua J. Albert, Esq. (Haight, Gardner, Holland & Knight) - "COAST VOY - Stabilized Dredge Spoils - Cargo Shifting - Intentional Grounding - Salvage - CERCLA - Vessel Seaworthiness - COGSA vs. Private Carriage - Attorney Fees and Costs"

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  SMA 3571 (15 Nov 1999) CHKALOVSK - Before Manfred W. Arnold (dissenting in part), A.J. Siciliano, Donald J. Szostak (Chair) * Chkalovsk Shipping Company, Ltd. By Mark C. Flavin, Esq. (Carter, Ledyard & Milburn) * Westwind Africa Line, Ltd. By George B. Freehill, Esq. (Freehill Hogan & Mahar) - "NYPE - Early Redelivery - Stevedore Damage - Burden of Proof - Unavailability of a Vessel's Cargo Hold - Off Hire - Attorney Fees and Costs"

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  SMA 3607 (23 Mar 2000) RUBIN ACE - Before Donald J. Szostak (Sole Arbitrator) * Hyundai Merchant Marine Co. Ltd. By James H. Hohenstein, Esq. And Hugh A. Forde, Esq. (Haight, Gardner, Holland & Knight) * AMCI Export Corporation by Frank N. McNamara (Cardillo & Corbett) - "Americanized Welsh Coal Charter Party - Shortened Procedure - Deadfreight"

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  SMA 3641 (25 Sep 2000) EDEN - Before Donald J. Szostak (Sole Arbitrator) * AMCI Export Corporation by Francis N. McNamara, Esq. (Cardillo & Corbett) * Hyundai Merchant Marine Co. Ltd. By John Sandercock (The American Club) - "Americanized Welsh Coal Charter Party - Shortened Procedure - Master's Cargo Declaration - Shut Out Cargo - Forseeability - Burden of Proof"

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  SMA 3646 (20 Oct 2000) RUBIN ACE and EDEN - Before Donald J. Szostak (Sole Arbitrator) * Hyundai Merchant Marine Co. Ltd. By James H. Hohenstein, Esq. (Haight, Gardner, Holland & Knight) * AMCI Export Corporation by Frank N. McNamara, Esq. (Cardillo & Corbett) - "Americanized Welsh Coal Charter Party - Attorney Fees and Costs"

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  SMA 3656 (12 Dec 2000) BIRUINTA - Before Manfred Arnold, Jack Berg, Donald J. Szostak (Chair) * Ultramar Canada, Inc. by Richard H. Webber, Esq. (Hill, Rivkins & Hayden LLP), Nicholas J. Spillane, Esq. (Brisset Bishop s.e.n.c.) and Vincent M. Prager, Esq. (Stikeman, Elliott) * Biruinta Shipping, Ltd. By William N. France, Esq. And Eric C. Gross, Esq. (Healy & Baillie) - "ASBATANKVOY - General Average - Salvage - Unseaworthiness - Latent Defect - Error in Management - Burden of Proof"

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  SMA 3657 (26 Dec 2000) Hyundai/AMCI Export - Before Manfred W. Arnold, Jack Berg, Donald J. Szostak (Chair) * Hyundai Merchant Marine Co., Ltd. By James H. Hohenstein, Esq. and Hugh A. Forde, Esq. (Haight, Gardner, Holland & Knight) * AMCI Export Corporatopn by Frank N. McNamara, Esq. (Cardillo & Corbett) - "AMWELSH - Cancellation - Damages - Sealed Offer of Settlement"

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  SMA 3664 (12 Feb 2001) OPAL SUN - Before Alexander Forti, David W. Martowski, Donald J. Szostak (Chair) * Orange Maritime Pte., Ltd. By Richard V. singleton, II, Esq. and Thomas H. Belnap, Jr., Esq. (Healy & Baillie) * O.N.E. Shipping Inc. by Douglas R. Burnett, Esq. and Vincent J. Foley, Esq. (Holland & Knight) - "SHELLTIME 4 - Vetting Requirements - Damages for Missing Vetting Approvals - Settlement Agreement"

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  SMA 3677 (15 Mar 2001) CHESAPEAKE BAY - Before Manfred W. Arnold (dissenting), Jack Berg, Donald J. Szostak (Chair) * Trade Sol Shipping Limited by Jon W. Zinke, Esq. (Keesal Young & Logan, LLP) * Sea-Land Industries Bermuda Limited by Chester D. Hooper, Esq. and Vincent J. Foley, Esq. (Haight Gardner, Holland & Knight) - "SEATIME - Grounded - Missing/Off-Station Navigation Aid - "Good and Safe" Ports/Berths - Good Navigation and Seamanship"

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  SMA 3697 (26 Jul 2001) OPAL SUN - Before Alexander Forti, David W. Martowski, Donald J. Szostak (Chair) * Orange Maritime Pte. Ltd. By Richard V. Singleton, II, Esq. and Thomas H. Belnap, Jr., Esq. (Healy & Baillie) * O.N.E. Shipping Inc. by Douglas R, Burnett, Esq. and Vincent J. Foley, Esq. (Holland & Knight) - "SHELLTIME 4 - Late Payment - Withdrawal of the Vessel - Remedies - Lost Profits - Prospective Damages"

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  SMA 3710 (19 Nov 2001) OPAL SUN - Before Alexander Forti, David W. Martowski, Donald J. Szostak (Chair) * Orange Maritime Pte. Ltd. By Richard V. Singleton, II, Esq. and Thomas H. Belnap, Esq. (Healy & Baillie) * O.N.E. Shipping Inc. by Mr. Gerd J. Mangels (Overseas Enterprises, Inc.) - "SHELLTIME 4 - SMA Rules - Arbitration Costs - Attorney Fees and Costs"

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  SMA 3749 (16 Aug 2002) SLY FOX - Before David W. Martowski, A.J. Siciliano, Donald J. Szostak (Chair) * TransAtlantic Lines LLC by Peter J. Gutowski, Esq. (Freehill Hogan & Mahar) * Tidewater Marine, Inc. by Stewart F. Peck, Esq. (Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard) - "Supplytime 89 - Waiver of Consequential Damages"

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  SMA 3753 (6 Sep 2002) STEFANIA 1 - Before Thomas F. Fox, Paul L. Hedger (Chair), Donald J. Szostak * Canfornav Limited by Edward A. Keane, Esq. (Mahoney & Keane) * The Rice Company Inc. by Patrick C. Crilley, Esq. (The Law Office of Richard A. Zimmerman) - "NORGRAIN 89 - Shortened Procedure - Notice of Readiness - Demurrage - Despatch - Sealed Offer of Settlement"

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  SMA 3834 (16 Apr 2004) SLY FOX - Before David W. Martowski, A.J. Siciliano, Donald J. Szostak (Chair) * TransAtlantic Lines LLC by Peter J. Gutowski, Esq. (Freehill Hogan & Mahar) * Tidewater Marine, Inc. by Stewart F. Peck, Esq. and Christopher T. Caplinger, Esq. (Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard) - "Supplytime 89 - Vessel Speed and Consumption - Vessel Description - Witheld Charter Hire - Charterer's Expenses - Owner's Expenses - Interest"

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  SMA 3847 (2 Jun 2004) PELICAN - Before Jack Berg, David W. Martowski, Donald J. Szostak (Chair) * Tidewater Marine Service C.A. by Miles P. Clements, Esq. (Frilot, Partridge, Kohnke & Clements L.C.) * Gulf of Paria East Operating Company by Jeffrey A. Rosenthal, Esq. and Goldie M. Weixel, Esq. (Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton) and Alfred E. Yudes, Esq, (Watson, Farley & Williams) - "BARECON 89 - Constructive Total Loss - Redelivery - Attorney-Client Privilege - Burden of Proof - Vicarious Liability - Attorney Fees and Costs"

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  SMA 3848 (2 Jun 2004) FALCON - Before Manfred W. Arnold, Jack Berg, Donald J. Szostak (Chair) * P.M.I. Trading Ltd. by Marisa Marinelli, Esq. and James T. Shirley, Esq. (Holland & Knight) * Arrow Company Limited by Armand M. Pare, Jr., Esq. and Katherine F. Newman, Esq. (Nourse & Bowles) - "ASBATANKVOY - Motion to Dismiss"

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  SMA 3870 (17 Dec 2004) GGE RANGER and ATL EXPLORER - Before Jack Berg, David W. Martowski, Donald J. Szostak (Chair) * Associated Transport Line LLC by Owen F. Duffy, Esq. (Fowler Rodriguez & Chalos) * Colonial Marine Industries, Inc. by John C. Koster, Esq. and Alan M. Weigel, Esq. (Healy & Baillie) - "Shipman Form - Ship Management Agreement - Negligent/Reckless Ship Management - Termination of Contract - Management Fees - Lost Profits - Repair Costs - Attorney Fees and Costs"

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  SMA 3917 (15 Mar 2006) OOCL/Global Meat - Before Donald J. Szostak (Sole Arbitrator) * OOCL(USA) Inc. by Patrick F. Lennon, Esq. (Tisdale & Lennon, LLC) * Global Meat Traders, Inc. by Frank E. Catalina, Esq. (Margulies Wind) - "Service Contract (Liner Trade) - Compelling Arbitration - Time Bar - Recoupment/Equitable Set-Off - Consequential Damages - Punitive Damages"

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  SMA 3942 (11 Oct 2006) OOCL/Global Meat - Before Donald J. Szostak (Sole Arbitrator) * OOCL(USA) Inc. by Patrick F. Lennon, Esq. (Tisdale & Lennon, LLC) * Global Meat Traders, Inc. by Frank E. Catalina, Esq. (Margulies Wind) - "Service Contract (Liner Trade) - Compelling Arbitration - Unpaid Freight - Cargo Claims - Time Bar - Federal vs. New York State Law - Recoupment/Equitable Set-Off - Carrier's Lien on Cargo - Attorney Fees and Costs"

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  SMA 3961 (1 May 2007) FLORIDA STAR 1 - Before Bengt E. Nergaard, Donald J. Szostak, David W. Martowski (Chair) * EHS Shipping, Inc. by Thomas H. Belknap, Jr., Esq. (Blank Rome, LLP) * Florida Star Shipping Corporation and Frank Bottino by Frederick A. Lovejoy, Esq. (Lovejoy & Associates) - "BARECON 89 - Wrongful Cancellation - Arrest of Vessel - Bareboat Charterer's Duty to Pay Hire/Wages/Repairs - Charter Hire - Accelerated Loan Interest - Lost Profits - Burden of Proof - Attorney Fees and Costs"

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  SMA 3963 (1 Jun 2007) NIKI - Before Thomas F. Fox, Donald J. Szostak, Gerard T. Desmond (Chair) * NIKI Maritime Enterprises SA by Bengt E. Nergaard (Heidenreich Marine Inc.) * Global Companies LLC by Sean T. Geary, Esq. and Ms. Jeanette G. Smith (Global Companies LLC and Demurrage Specialists Internatiional) - "ASBATANKVOY - Pumping Deficiency - ASDEM Formula - Interest on Late Payments"

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  SMA 3976 (6 Sep 2007) DENISE C - Before Stephen H. Busch, Donald J. Szostak, David W. Martowski (Chair) * Apex Bulk Carriers, LLC by Tulio R. Prieto, Esq. (Cardillo & Corbett) * D/S Norden A/S by Edward A. Keane, Esq. and Garth S. Wolfson, Esq. (Mahoney & Keane) - "NYPE - Consolidated Proceeding - SMA Rules (Section 2) - Subpoena Power - Discovery Rights/Procedures"

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  SMA 3985 (30 Oct 2007) CLARA ANN - Before Jack Berg, Donald J. Szostak, Thomas F. Fox (Chair) * Artax Shipping Inc. by Mary Ann C. Marlowe, Esq. and Christopher P. Keane, Esq. (Keane & Marlowe) * Clara Ann Shipping Corporation by Terry L. Stoltz, Esq. and Kevin J. O'Malley, Esq. (Nicoletti Hornig Campise & Sweeney) - "Memorandum of Agreement - Motion for Summary Judgment - Seller's Representation - Express/Implied Warranty"

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  SMA 3989 (18 Dec 2007) MARIA V - Before Louis P. Sheinbaum, A.J. Siciliano, Donald J. Szostak (Chair) * Fratelli D'Amato S.P.A. by Charles L. Whited, Jr., Esq. & John H. Musser, Esq. (Murphy, Rogers, Sloss & Gambel) * Ormet Primary Aluminum Corporation by Richard B. Foster, Esq. and Andrew M. Stakelum, Esq. (Lemle & Kelleher) - "Charter Party - Stevedore Damage - 'Suitable for Grab Discharge' - Cargo Contamination - Cargo Damage - Time Bar - Recoupment/Equitable Set-Off"

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  SMA 4012 (19 Sep 2008) HORIZON'S EDGE - Before Jack Berg, David W. Martowski, Donald J. Szostak (Chair) * Horizon's Edge Excursions, LLC by Stephen M. Ouellette, Esq. (Ouellette & Smith) * H. Dewayne Williams by (No Appearance) - "Charter Party - Withdrawal and Premature Delivery - Failure to Maintain Vessel - Failure to Appear - Attorney Fees and Costs - Interest"

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  SMA 4015 (15 Nov 2008) Swiss Marine/Xcoal Energy - Before Alexis Nichols, Donald J. Szostak, Klaus C.J. Mordhorst (Chair) * Swiss Marine Services SA by Peter J. Gutowski, Esq. (Freehill Hogan and Mahar LLP) * Xcoal Energy & Resources LLC by Francis H. McNamara, Esq. (Cardillo & Corbett) - "AMWELSH Coal Charter Form - Demurrage - Attorney Fees and Costs - Interest"

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  SMA 4087 (15 Sep 2010) Ocean Towing/Fry's Electronics - Before Thomas F. Fox, Patrick V. Martin, Donald J. Szostak (Chair) * Ocean Towing Corp. by Patrick C. Crilley, Esq. (Law Office of Richard A. Zimmerman) * Fry's Electronics, Inc. by Eric Danoff, Esq. (Emard Danoff Port Tamulski & Paetzold) and by Theresa I. McFarland, Esq. - "GENCON - Faulty Service of Rule B Attachment - Arbitrators' Authority - Attorney Fees and Costs"

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  SMA 4089 (4 Oct 2010) Ocean Towing/Fry's Electronics - Before Thomas F. Fox, Patrick V. Martin, Donald J. Szostak (Chair) * Ocean Towing Corp. by Patrick C. Crilley, Esq. (Law Office of Richard A. Zimmerman) * Fry's Electronics, Inc. by Eric Danoff, Esq. (Emard Danoff Port Tamulski & Paetzold) and by Theresa I. McFarland, Esq. - "GENCON - Suitability of Berth - Termination of Contract - Lost Profits - Detention - Waiver - Arbitration Costs"

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  SMA 4102 (1 Dec 2010) STOLT AZALEA - Before Donald J. Szostak (Sole Arbitrator) * Stolt Tankers B.V. by Daniel Carr (Stolt-Nielsen) * Blackhem (M) Sdn Bhd by Marcus Tan (Ricky Tan SC) - "ASBATANKVOY - Shortened Procedure - Demurrage - Free Pratique - Substantial Readiness - Proration of Laytime/Demurrage/Dispatch - Attorney Fees and Costs"

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  SMA 4111 (31 Jan 2011) Ocean Towing/Fry's Electronics - Before Thomas F. Fox, Patrick V. Martin, Donald J. Szostak (Chair) * Ocean Towing Corp. by Patrick C. Crilley, Esq. (Law Office of Richard A. Zimmerman) * Fry's Electronics, Inc. by Eric Danoff, Esq. (Emard Danoff Port Tamulski & Paetzold) and by Theresa I. McFarland, Esq. - GENCON - Demurrage - Burden of Proof - Storage Charges - Attorney Fees and Costs - Arbitration Costs

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  SMA 4113 (11Mar 2011) SWAKOP - Before Manfred W. Arnold, Louis P. Sheinbaum, Donald J. Szostak (Chair) * STX Pan Ocean Co. Ltd. by Armand M. Pare, Jr. (Nourse & Bowles) * ICEC Limited by Jack A. Greenbaum (Blank Rome, LLP) - "ICEC FOSFOFORM Charter Party - Demurrage - Rain Damaged Cargo - Timely Hatch Closings - Clean Bill of Lading - Crew as Charterr's Servants - Port vs. Berth Charter"

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