2009 Coast Guard Boating Accident Report Holds Few Surprises
The Coast Guard has released its boating accident report for 2009, and as Texas boating accident lawyers would expect, the…
What Is The Jones Act And Which Individuals Or Groups Can Claim For Injuries With It
Preceding the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, seamen were in danger of wrong care, consisting of exploitation and heinous working…
European Commission to Name and Shame Vessel Operators with Substandard Safety Practices
The European Commission is getting tough on vessel operators who continue to flout safety norms and standards. The EC has…
Strong Backing for Offshore Safety Rules in the North Sea
Before the Deepwater Horizon explosion in the Gulf of Mexico, there was the Cougar helicopter crash in the North Sea…
Offshore Safety Body Says Platform Maintenance Has Been Neglected
According to the premier workplace safety body in the UK, the offshore industry in that country has been so focused…
Poor Maintenance Increases Risks of Offshore Accidents
Much of the focus since April has been on massive well blowouts like the one that occurred on the Deepwater…