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Are Oil Rig Companies Failing to Provide Proper Training to Workers?
On March 11th, federal safety officials launched an investigation into the death of an oil rig worker in the Gulf of Mexico after the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement…
How is the Crab Fishing Fleet from “Deadliest Catch” Improving on Safety?
Fans of the hit Discovery channel show “Deadliest Catch” know that the Bering Sea/Aleutian Island crab fleet was once the most hazardous commercial fishery in the world. However, thanks to…
How Did An Appeals Court Expand Admiralty Law?
Do injuries suffered on recreational boats in shallow water fall under admiralty jurisdiction? According to the U.S. Second Court of Appeals, they do, despite a 1972 Supreme Court ruling that…
Is South Florida the Deadliest Area in the State for Boaters?
Keys, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties have been found to be the deadliest areas for boaters in Florida. Last year, Florida had 55 boating deaths, five of which occurred in…
Why are Dungeness Crab Fishing Injuries Underreported?
In a previous blog, we talked about a new study that found that Dungeness crab fishing injuries often go unreported. Now, public health expert Laurel Kincl conducted in-depth fishermen interviews…
How Maritime Workers Can Avoid Fatigue
The GCaptain publication makes a very apt observation that shipping culture often equates hard work with fewer hours of sleep. However, studies have shown that who is awake for 17…
Company That Owns a Vessel Involved in the Hudson River Tugboat Accident Filed for Limitation of Liability
In a previous blog, we described how three workers lost their lives in a tragic tugboat accident on the Hudson River. The tugboat was pushing a barge across the river…
How Is NOAA Making Commercial Fishing Safer?
A new system being implemented by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) may help eliminate many of the potential dangers faced by commercial fishermen. The mortality rate for maritime…
Fisherman Wins $2.6 Million in Case Against Fishing Companies
Being a commercial fisherman can be a demanding, physical job. Fishermen face difficulties that people who work on the land might not even consider. Rough seas, heavy equipment and unpredictable…