The Severity of Maritime Piracy Crimes
Modern-day piracy threatens the lives of crew members and the safety of international shipping. Attackers board vessels to steal property,…
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The Dangers of Falling/Moving Objects on Ships and Vessels
A loose tool, shifting load, or failed piece of rigging can cause a life-changing injury aboard a vessel or on…
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What is DOHSA?
Anyone who has arrived on this website probably knows already that maritime employment is extremely hazardous. Offshore and maritime personnel…
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U.S.S. Fitzgerald Sailors Awoke to a Disaster at Sea
The United States Navy destroyer Fitzgerald departed early on a Saturday morning from the American base at Yokosuka, Japan. It…
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Getting Familiar with the Jones Act
Under the Jones Act, injured maritime workers have the right to compensation. That wasn’t always true. Once upon a time,…
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A Maritime Worker’s Rights and the LHWCA
The LHWCA (Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act) is the lifeline of many maritime workers injured on the job. Most injured…
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The Longshore & Harbor Worker’s Compensation Act
If you are a maritime worker, it is important that you are informed about the Longshore & Harbor Worker’s Compensation…
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Is Maritime Law Affected by Location?
An offshore injury can occur anywhere on any body of water in the country. No matter what state that body…
