The phrase "vessel owners" refers to individuals or entities who own or have ownership rights over a boat, ship, or any other type of watercraft. Full definition
Defended vessel owners in personal injury and death cases brought by Jones Act seamen, and in recreational boating cases (fisherbroyles.com)
David's experience includes on board emergency response (including dealing with the Transportation Safety Board, Transport Canada, the United States Coast Guard, the National Transportation Safety Board and other regulatory agencies) on behalf of vessel owners. (bernardllp.ca)
The team regularly represents vessel owners and their crew who are being prosecuted by inshore fisheries and conservation authorities or the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, and has experience in acting for owners of foreign - owned vessels. (legal500.com)