Technology Increasing Distractions On Vessels
Maritime attorneys are concerned by the rising number of maritime accidents that show a correlation between increased access to technology…
Crew Member On Freighter Hurt Off Coast Of California
A crew member was airlifted by a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter after suffering injuries on a freighter last week. The…
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…
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…