What Is the Maritime Administration (MARAD)?
It’s certainly not a radical statement to say that the maritime sector in the United States plays an essential role…
Protecting Your Rights Under the Jones Act
In 1920, the U.S. Congress passed the Merchant Act of 1920. This act has come to be known as the…
Is Maritime Piracy Still a Thing?
For centuries, pirates have been a cultural institution of sorts, glamorized in classic literature (Treasure Island), the cinema (the Pirates…
Death On the High Seas Act: What Are Your Rights?
When someone dies due to the negligence or misconduct of another, it’s called wrongful death. Their families have the right,…
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…