Piracy Attacks Increasing, But Warships Foiling Attacks
A report from the International Chamber of Commerce International Maritime Bureau has good and bad news for the global maritime…
NTSB Investigating Staten Island Ferry Crash; Criminal Act Ruled Out
It doesn’t seem that terrorism, sabotage or any intentional criminal act was responsible for the Staten Island ferry crash that…
End of Monsoon Brings Piracy Warning
The Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration and NATO have warned of a possible increase in piracy along the Somali coastline,…
Coast Guard Lays Oil Rig Explosion Blame Squarely at Transocean’s Feet
Since the Deepwater Horizon explosion last year, Transocean has tried to blame other companies involved in drilling operations, including BP…
Can A Seaman’s Family File A Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
Family members of seamen killed in the course of work may have legal protection under U.S. maritime legislation. The circumstances…
Oil Rig Explosion Rescuers Testify About Deepwater Horizon Explosion
Oil Rig Crewmembers leaped eight stories into the Gulf of Mexico as flames engulfed the Deepwater Horizon oil drilling rig,…
Crewmember Evacuated from Tanker after Suffering Hand Injuries
The US Coast Guard evacuated a crewmember from a tanker 100 miles west of San Diego on Monday. The man,…
Seaman’s Lawsuit Rejected Because of Expiry of Statute of Limitations
A seaman, who was injured in an accident on a vessel, has had his Jones Act lawsuit rejected because the…