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…
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…
Maritime Group Releases Data Showing Progress In Anti-Piracy Efforts
After 12 months of fighting piracy, data released by the International Maritime Organization shows that some progress is being made….
2 Cruise Ship Passengers Evacuated After Falling Ill
Recently, two passengers from two different cruise ships were evacuated after falling ill. One passenger, aboard the Royal Caribbean ship…