Commercial Maritime Law

In determining the reward, the court shall observe the following: 1. Value of the vessel and other property rescued as well as freight at the port of destination. 2. Expertise employed and efforts exerted to prevent or reduce environmental damage. 3. Danger faced by the rescued vessel. 4. Duration of the rescue operation. 5. Rescue operation expenses, including any payments made to the crew members in compensation for their rescue efforts. 6. Material damage and bodily injury sustained by the rescuing vessel and its crew members. 7. Liability of the rescuers against consignors or third parties which arises from the rescue operation. 8. Value of the equipment used in the rescue operation. 9. Type of service for which the vessel is designated (whether a commercial or Commercial Maritime Law rescue vessel). 10. Expertise employed and efforts exerted to rescue the persons, vessels, and other property.