UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
TAMPA DIVISION
“IN ADMIRALTY”
IN THE MATTER OF THE:
Case No. 8:25-cv-858-MSS-SPF

IN THE MATTER OF THE

Complaint of STEPHEN DRENTH, as owner
of the M/V MY GIRLS ADVENTURE, LLC,
a 2001 25’ Bluewater Boats Runabout, bearing
Hull Identification No.: DZV25096E101, its
Engines, Tackle, Appurtenances, Equipment, Etc.
in a cause for exoneration from or limitation of
liability,
Petitioner.

AMENDED NOTICE TO ALL POTENTIAL CLAIMANTS OF COMPLAINT
FOR EXONERATION FROM OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
As the owner of the M/V MY GIRLS ADVENTURE, LLC, a 2001 25’ Bluewater
Boats Runabout, bearing Hull Identification No.: DZV25096E101, (the “Vessel”)—and pursuant to 46 U.S.C § 30501, et seq., and Supplemental Rule F of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure—Stephen Drenth filed a Complaint on April 7, 2025, in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida seeking exoneration from, or limitation of, any liability concerning any and all personal injury, property damage, destruction, or other losses arising out of or related to an incident on or about February 2, 2025, in the navigable waters of the United States near St. Pete Beach, St. Petersburg, Florida, approximately six (6) miles from Pass-a-grille pass, as more fully described in the Complaint. The Court has accepted a letter of undertaking as interim security for all claims against Petitioner and the Vessel. Pursuant to 46 U.S.C. § 30511(c), “all claims and proceedings against the owner related to the matter in question shall cease.”

On or before December 5, 2025, all persons or entities claiming damage for any and all loss, destruction, injuries, and/or death allegedly as a result of the occurrences and happenings recited in the complaint must file their respective claims with the clerk of this court and serve copies thereof on Petitioner’s counsel. By the same date, all persons or entities presenting claims and desiring to contest the allegations of the complaint must file an answer to the complaint in this court and must serve copies thereof on Petitioner’s counsel or be defaulted. Service on Petitioner’s counsel may be made by delivery or mail to Richard J. McAlpin or Lourdes M. Cardelle of McALPIN FLOREZ MARCOTTE, P.A., 80 SW 8th Street, Suite 2805, Miami, Florida 33130, telephone number (305) 810-5400.

Dated: October 22, 2025

United States District Court
Middle District of Florida
By Deputy Clerk
11/02/25, 11/09/25, 11/16/25, 11/23/25 63374