The International Polar Code
Earlier this year (2017), new polar water regulations were rolled out that will affect the shipping industry and ships operating…
The Severity of Maritime Piracy Crimes
Pirates—those much-romanticized scourges of centuries past—are still very much with us today, as viewers of the nightly news can attest….
6 Reasons You Should Be Talking About Oil Rigs
The importance of oil rigs, oil production and oil prices in 2017 can’t be overstated. Oil has a profound effect…
Should I Hire a Maritime Lawyer?
When an injury occurs aboard a ship, it is common for ship vessel employees to overlook maritime law. Many accidents…
Maintenance and Cure: Benefits You Deserve After an Injury
Most workers in the United States are protected by some type of workers’ compensation insurance for injuries that take place…
2017 Oil Prices, Rig County & the Economic Impact
How oil prices rise and fall is one of the many ways to determine the rate of economic growth. Oil…
2 Men Found Dead on Maersk Alabama Suffered Respiratory Failure
Two American security officers, both former Navy SEALs, were found dead in February on the Maersk Alabama, a ship made…
Annual Report Shows Drop In Maritime Piracy In 2014
Around the world, maritime piracy dropped to its lowest level in 8 years in 2014, according to an annual report…