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Houston Maritime Attorneys Named Texas Super Lawyers

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We’re proud to share the news that Houston maritime attorney Matthew Shaffer have been selected for inclusion in the 2014 Texas Super Lawyers list. Additionally, Arthur Schechter

Deadline to File Claims Related to El Faro Sinking Set

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A federal judge for the Middle District of Florida has ordered all claims related to El Faro sinking to be filed with that court by December 21,

New Safety Procedures Implemented In Cruise Industry

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New Safety Procedures In Cruise Industry After the Costa Concordia disaster, the cruise industry has begun working on a major overhaul of safety procedures and policies. Two

Cruise Ship Accident Leaves 1 Crewmember Dead, 1 Injured

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A cruise ship accident on the Coral Princess in Colon, Panama, left one crewmember dead and another injured. The accident on the 2,000-passenger Princess Cruises ship occurred

Crewmember’s Legs Amputated in Barge Accident

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A crewmember’s legs were amputated after he fell off a barge November 10 near Port Canaveral, Fl. The U.S. Coast Guard said the unidentified man, who they

Chevron Announces Discovery Of New Deepwater Well In Gulf

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Chevron Announces Discovery Of New Deepwater Well In Gulf Chevron Corp. has discovered a new deepwater well in the Gulf of Mexico, about 190 miles off the

172 Cruise Passengers, Crew Sickened with Norovirus

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After 28 days at sea and 172 people falling ill with norovirus, the cruise ship Crown Princess docked in California over the weekend. The ship set sail

The Difference Between Vessel and Platform Rigs

The 5 Different Types of Oil Rigs

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There are many types of offshore platforms used for oil and gas drilling and exploration. Some of these are fixed to the ocean floor and others are

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