U.S. Coast Guard Believes the Missing El Faro Cargo Ship Sank
The U.S. Coast Guard announced Monday morning they believe the missing U.S.-flagged El Faro container ship likely sank. The search…
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 common culprit….
BP Requests Review of Judge’s Grossly Negligent Ruling
In September, U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier ruled that BP was grossly negligent in the 2010 Deepwater Horizon explosion and…
New Details Emerge on the Condition of El Faro Before its Last Voyage
The latest information suggests that El Faro, a 40-year-old cargo ship, sunk near the Bahamas on its last voyage to…
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 employees working on…
Houston Maritime Attorneys Named Texas Super Lawyers
We’re proud to share the news that Houston maritime attorney Matthew Shaffer have been selected for inclusion in the 2014…
Questions Remain Over Captain’s Plan to Sail Around Hurricane
Given the weather information that was available before El Faro’s last voyage, many have questioned why the ship’s Captain would…
Debris Cleared From Blown Out Well Off Louisiana Coast
Workers have removed the debris from the wellhead of a gas well that blew out July 23 and spawned a…