Crewmember’s Legs Amputated in Barge Accident
A crewmember’s legs were amputated after he fell off a barge November 10 near Port Canaveral, Fl. The U.S. Coast…
Icy Conditions Can Make Ship Work More Hazardous
Maritime workers face many risks not known to other industries, but during icy weather conditions those risks increase. At Schechter,…
Tugboat Sinks Off Hawaii With 75,000 Gallons Of Diesel
The Nalani, a 95-foot tugboat, sank last week off the coast of Oahu while carrying 75,000 gallons of fuel. The…
The 5 Different Types of Oil Rigs
There are many types of offshore platforms used for oil and gas drilling and exploration. Some of these are fixed…
Norovirus Outbreak On Cruise Ships Leaves Hundreds Sick
Recent norovirus outbreaks on two cruise ships left hundreds of passengers and crewmembers sick. The Centers for Disease Control and…
Lawsuit Filed For Worker Injured While Evacuated Jack Up Rig
Jones Act lawyer Matthew Shaffer, a managing partner of SMSH, recently filed a lawsuit on behalf of a worker injured…
Barge, Ship Collision Leaks 168,000 Gallons of Bunker Fuel Into Galveston Bay
A ship and barge collided in the Houston Ship Channel near the Texas City Dike on March 22, causing almost…
Barge Accident in Florida Leaves 1 Dead
One man was killed and two others were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard after a barge broke in half…