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How Risky Is It to Work on an Offshore Oil Rig?

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Working on an offshore oil rig is considered by many in the maritime industry to be one of the most dangerous types of work environments. Workers face

What Specific Damages Are Available Under DOHSA?

Posted in General, Maritime Piracy

The Death On the High Seas Act (DOHSA) is an act that provides protections for maritime workers and their families. The act allows the family to seek

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Offshore Accidents: What Caused the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill?

Posted in Explosion, Maritime Piracy

Among the offshore accidents in recent history, the Deepwater Horizon explosion, and the subsequent oil spill, is considered to be the largest oil spill in history, as

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Will Congress Amend DOHSA?

Posted in General, Maritime Piracy

In 2017, improvements to The Death on High Seas Act, also known as DOHSA, were proposed by Congress. These proposed improvements would govern the safety and security

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How Does Maritime Law Enforcement Work in International Waters?

Posted in Maritime Piracy

Maritime law enforcement and the laws of the seas are regulated by a number of different countries. In addition, there are several international agreements for extending laws

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Is It True There Are No Maritime Law Enforcement Laws in International Waters?

Posted in Maritime Piracy

Many people firmly believe that once they are in international waters, there are no maritime law enforcement and maritime piracy laws they have to worry about. It

Top Five Dangers of Maritime Work

Posted in Maritime Piracy

Maritime workers should be aware of the different dangers they could potentially face in their work environments. The types of dangers can and do vary, based on

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Reasons Why Maritime Workers Decide to Leave Their Jobs

Posted in Maritime Piracy

The maritime industry is booming, right now, with opportunities in a wide range of different maritime career paths. According to CruiseJobFinder, the growing number of job opportunities

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Working on an offshore oil rig is considered by many in the maritime industry to be one of the most dangerous types of work environments. Workers face