Crewmember Believed Dead in Tugboat Accident
A tugboat crewmember is believed to have been killed in an accident on the River Thames in the UK. The…
Coast Guard Moves Towards New Inspection Standards for Towing Vessel Operators
The US Coast Guard has announced proposed rules that would establish special programs for towing vessel operators. The proposed rules…
Search Teams Hunt For 10 Missing Oil Workers In Gulf of Mexico
GULF OF MEXICO — The search continued Saturday for 10 oil workers missing in the Gulf of Mexico. Helicopters, an…
BP Can Be Sued For Punitive Damages in Rig Explosion
A judge has ruled that BP can be sued for punitive damages in the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion in…
Barge Company Cited, Fined After Two Worker Deaths in Freeport, Texas
The Occupation Health and Safety Administration cited a local barge company for 40 safety violations after a flash fire left…
What Is The Jones Act And Which Individuals Or Groups Can Claim For Injuries With It
Preceding the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, seamen were in danger of wrong care, consisting of exploitation and heinous working…
Which Workers Can Get Maintenance And Cure Payments
Under the Jones Act, every worker who qualifies as a seaman is eligible to receive maintenance and cure payments after…
Which Workers Can File Unseaworthiness Claims Under The Jones Act
There are some cases in which maritime workers can file legal claims against a vessel owner if they have been…