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Winch-Related Injuries More Likely for Gulf of Mexico Fishermen

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Winch-Related Injuries More Likely for Gulf of Mexico Fishermen Mechanical devices on board commercial fishing vessels are causing injuries and fatalities among fishermen. Winches are the most

Court Opinion Paves Way for Medical Negligence Claims Against Cruise Ship

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Injuries and illness are common occurrences on cruise ships. If you catch the flu or break a bone, your first stop will likely be the ship’s urgent

Lawmakers Introduce New Stop-Work Rules to Boost Oil Rig Safety

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Lawmakers Introduce New Stop-Work Rules to Boost Oil Rig Safety Following the explosion of BP oil in 2010, federal lawmakers have exerted efforts to boost safety for

4-year-old Nearly Drowns on Royal Caribbean Cruise

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A near-drowning incident Saturday on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship has left a 4-year-old boy in critical condition. The child, on vacation with his parents and sibling,

Debris Cleared From Blown Out Well Off Louisiana Coast

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Debris Cleared From Blown Out Wellhead Off Louisiana Coast Workers have removed the debris from the wellhead of a gas well that blew out July 23 and

Tugboat Sinks Off Hawaii With 75,000 Gallons Of Diesel

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The Nalani, a 95-foot tugboat, sank last week off the coast of Oahu while carrying 75,000 gallons of fuel. The pilot of the ship sent out a

Oil and Gas Extraction Companies Aim for Deeper Offshore Operations

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Oil and Gas Extraction Companies Aim for Deeper Offshore Operations Expect significant changes in the offshore drilling industry over the next decade as oil and gas companies

Lawsuit Filed For Worker Injured While Evacuated Jack Up Rig

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Jones Act lawyer Matthew Shaffer, a managing partner of SMSH, recently filed a lawsuit on behalf of a worker injured on a jack up rig that was

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Winch-Related Injuries More Likely for Gulf of Mexico Fishermen

Court Opinion Paves Way for Medical Negligence Claims Against Cruise Ship

Lawmakers Introduce New Stop-Work Rules to Boost Oil Rig Safety

4-year-old Nearly Drowns on Royal Caribbean Cruise

Debris Cleared From Blown Out Well Off Louisiana Coast

Tugboat Sinks Off Hawaii With 75,000 Gallons Of Diesel

Oil and Gas Extraction Companies Aim for Deeper Offshore Operations

Lawsuit Filed For Worker Injured While Evacuated Jack Up Rig

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