Tug and Barge Partially Sank in Houston Ship Channel
As of 1 p.m. Monday, the Houston Ship Channel has remained closed to ships because two vessels are partially submerged…
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 opt for deeper…
172 Cruise Passengers, Crew Sickened with Norovirus
After 28 days at sea and 172 people falling ill with norovirus, the cruise ship Crown Princess docked in California…
Deadline to File Claims Related to El Faro Sinking Set
A federal judge for the Middle District of Florida has ordered all claims related to El Faro sinking to be…
SMSH Files Jones Act Claim For Injured Seaman
Maritime lawyer Matthew Shaffer, of Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, has filed a Jones Act claim for a client who was…
Court Opinion Paves Way for Medical Negligence Claims Against Cruise Ship
Injuries and illness are common occurrences on cruise ships. If you catch the flu or break a bone, your first…
Foreign Seaman Often Endure Slave-Like Conditions
Roughly one-third of the 20,000 Filipino maritime academy graduates a year use illegal recruiting agencies to gain employment on ships….
Maritime Lawyer Will Help Figure out Jurisdiction Issues Regarding Maritime Cases
If you were damaged in a maritime accident or possibly already been the sufferer of a criminal offense while on…