American Essay Writing: A vessel is arriving in New York from Japan with a cargo of approximately 60,000 metric tons of rice being carried under a bill of lading.

A vessel is arriving in New York from Japan with a cargo of approximately 60,000 metric tons of rice being carried under a bill of lading. During the transit of New York harbor, the vessel suffers an engine failure and loses all power. As a result, the vessel is unable to steer. It then strikes and damages another vessel injuring 6 crewmembers. As a result of the collision, water enters the cargo hold, and damages the rice. Given these facts, what are the potential in personam liabilities of the vessel owners, and the in rem liability of the vessel itself in a US federal admiralty court? Are there any possible limitations on this liability? Why? You may not assume any additional facts, but you may explain what additional facts you need to know and why they would make a difference to your answer.