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The U.S. Coast Guard Rescues Man in an Inflatable Bubble—Again!
The U.S. Coast Guard had an interesting run-in in 2014 with a man running in an inflatable bubble just off the coast of Miami, Florida. The vessel, which the Coast…
Why is This Tugboat Worker Suing Tappan Zee Constructors?
The Tappan Zee bridge has been under construction and has caused several accidents this year. In a previous blog, we covered the tragic sinking of a tugboat that cost three…
Why are Passengers Calling Royal Caribbean a Nightmare Cruise Line?
Last month, a cruise ship passenger from Texas fell 100 feet into the water from a Royal Caribbean cruise line. After an exhaustive effort covering more than 2,500 miles, the…
How Did This Worker Sustain Amputation Injuries While Channel Dredging?
Last year, a worker was channel dredging at Port Canaveral in Cape Canaveral, Florida when he very suddenly sustained serious injuries. Dredging is a necessity at harbors and ports around…
Be Our Guest to the New Bedford Commercial Marine Expo
On April 27th through the 28th, Latti Associates LLC will be attending the Commercial Marine Expo (CME) in New Bedford, Massachusetts and we would like you to join! You can…
Is Too Much Technology Causing Maritime Accidents?
In a previous blog, we described a boat accident that occurred due to distracted boat operators, one of whom was distracted by paperwork and the other hanging his fishing nets.…
How is Massachusetts Preparing Fishermen for Emergencies?
When commercial fishermen are out at sea, they only have their crew and experience to rely upon in an emergent situation. In these cases, good instincts and prior practice can turn the tides on potentially…
What is the Most Common Cause of Accident for Crab Fishermen?
Commercial crab fishing has a bad reputation for being one of the most dangerous industries, especially the Dungeness crab fishing industry. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, 80 out…
What Caused the Deepwater Horizon Accident?
You may have stumbled across the trailer of a movie titled Deepwater Horizon, starring Mark Wahlberg. The trailer begins with a child who describes her father’s job working on an…