In our first opinion, we affirmed the judgment of the district court entered on the jury's verdict for defendants in this action under section 5(b) of the Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA), 33 U.S.C. ยง 905(b). Harris v. Reederei, 596 F.2d 92 (4 Cir. 1979). The Supreme Court granted certiorari and remanded the case to us for further consideration in light of Scindia Steam Navigation Co. v. De Los Santos, 451 U.S. ___, 101 S.Ct. 1614, 68 L.Ed.2d 1 (1981).