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Crewmember Fatigue Blamed for Australian Maritime Accident

Posted in Jones Act

Crewmember Fatigue Blamed for Australian Maritime Accident The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has blamed crew member fatigue for a maritime accident off its coastline last year.  The

Piracy Attacks Increasing, But Warships Foiling Attacks

Posted in Jones Act

A report from the International Chamber of Commerce International Maritime Bureau has good and bad news for the global maritime industry. The report on maritime piracy shows

NTSB Investigating Staten Island Ferry Crash; Criminal Act Ruled Out

Posted in Jones Act, News

It doesn't seem that terrorism, sabotage or any intentional criminal act was responsible for the Staten Island ferry crash that injured 37 people on Saturday morning. The

End of Monsoon Brings Piracy Warning

Posted in Jones Act

The Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration and NATO have warned of a possible increase in piracy along the Somali coastline, as the monsoon season ends, creating ripe

Coast Guard Lays Oil Rig Explosion Blame Squarely at Transocean’s Feet

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Coast Guard Lays Oil Rig Explosion Blame Squarely at Transocean's Feet Since the Deepwater Horizon explosion last year, Transocean has tried to blame other companies involved in

Can A Seaman’s Family File A Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

Posted in Jones Act

Family members of seamen killed in the course of work may have legal protection under U.S. maritime legislation. The circumstances will decide which laws you are able

Oil Rig Explosion Rescuers Testify About Deepwater Horizon Explosion

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Oil Rig Explosion Rescuers Testify About Deepwater Horizon Explosion Oil Rig Crewmembers leaped eight stories into the Gulf of Mexico as flames engulfed the Deepwater Horizon oil

Crewmember Evacuated from Tanker after Suffering Hand Injuries

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The US Coast Guard evacuated a crewmember from a tanker 100 miles west of San Diego on Monday.  The man, a 53-year-old Latvian national had suffered hand

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