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BP Panel Says More Work Needed to Prevent Future Offshore Accidents

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BP Panel Says More Work Needed to Prevent Future Offshore Accidents A presidential panel into the Deepwater Horizon rig explosion hasrecommended that the offshore industry, Congress and

What Is The Jones Act And Which Individuals Or Groups Can Claim For Injuries With It

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Preceding the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, seamen were in danger of wrong care, consisting of exploitation and heinous working circumstances. They had no legal security impeding

Is Obesity a Risk Factor in Maritime Accidents?

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Is Obesity a Risk Factor in Maritime Accidents? The nationwide epidemic of obesity in the US has finally crossed the ocean, and affected the thousands of seamen

UK Offshore Major Injury Rate Almost Doubles – Maritime Injuries Rise

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UK Offshore Major Injury Rate Almost Doubles – Maritime Injuries Rise The United Kingdom's offshore oil and gas industry reported 50 major injuries in 2009-2010, 20

Investigators Look at Boat Load, Operator Error as Factors in Fatal Accident

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Investigators Look at Boat Load, Operator Error as Factors in Fatal Accident Investigators in a tragic multi-fatality fishing boat accident in Missouri over the weekend are looking

Which Workers Can Get Maintenance And Cure Payments

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Under the Jones Act, every worker who qualifies as a seaman is eligible to receive maintenance and cure payments after being injured. It doesn’t matter whether the

Transocean and BP Sued by Missing Crewmember’s Family in New Orleans

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Transocean and BP Sued by Missing Crewmember's Family in New Orleans BP Plc and Transocean Ltd. were sued by the family of one of 11 workers missing

Vermillion Oil Platform 380: Mariner Energy Oil Platform Explosion

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Vermillion Oil Platform at Block 380: Mariner Energy Oil Platform Explosion The Coast Guard is responding to an offshore oil production platform explosion on the Vermilion Oil production platform

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BP Panel Says More Work Needed to Prevent Future Offshore Accidents

What Is The Jones Act And Which Individuals Or Groups Can Claim For Injuries With It

Is Obesity a Risk Factor in Maritime Accidents?

UK Offshore Major Injury Rate Almost Doubles – Maritime Injuries Rise

Investigators Look at Boat Load, Operator Error as Factors in Fatal Accident

Which Workers Can Get Maintenance And Cure Payments

Transocean and BP Sued by Missing Crewmember’s Family in New Orleans

Vermillion Oil Platform 380: Mariner Energy Oil Platform Explosion

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