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…
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….
Crewmember’s Legs Amputated in Barge Accident
A crewmember’s legs were amputated after he fell off a barge November 10 near Port Canaveral, Fl. The U.S. Coast…
The 5 Different Types of Oil Rigs
There are many types of offshore platforms used for oil and gas drilling and exploration. Some of these are fixed…
Bill Would Mandate Rescue Vessels Stationed Within 3 Miles of Rigs Offshore
A bill in the U.S. House of Representatives sponsored by Louisiana Rep. Jeff Landry, R-New Iberia, would mandate that rescue…
6 Dead, Captain Under Scrutiny After Cruise Ship Crash
Six people are dead and a cruise liner captain is being held on suspected manslaughter after the ship struck rocks…
16 Confirmed Dead In Crash Of Italian Cruise Ship
Another body was found Tuesday, bringing the death toll in the Costa Concordia crash to 16. At least six of…
When Will I Need A Jones Act Lawyer?
For the bulk of laborers who are injured in the course of their work on a vessel, the advisable course…