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Is the Jones Act in Danger?
United States Senator John McCain (R-AZ) is proposing an amendment that could repeal the Jones Act, which has been a part of maritime law since 1920. Part of the Jones…
Longshore Union Leaders Meet Employers for Contract Talks
Members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), along with their families, friends and other supporters are planning to march in downtown Tacoma, Washington and in San Pedro, California…
Can a Company Be Sued for Building an Unseaworthy Vessel?
Can a Company Be Sued for Building an Unseaworthy Vessel? A False Claims Act case has been revived against Bollinger Shipyards Inc. Bollinger had made eight defective hulls for U.S.…
Do Hit and Run Boating Accidents Happen?
A little girl was injured in a boating accident when the boat that she was on was crashed into by another vessel, which then promptly fled the area. She was…
Can Asbestos Cause Maritime Deaths?
Can Asbestos Cause Maritime Deaths? A fatal occupational disease has led to a $3.6 million lawsuit against Carnival Cruise Line. An employee for the cruise ship died because of prolonged…
Were There Any Maritime Deaths in the Recent Hawaii Storm?
Recently, a 74-foot sailing vessel named Hawai’i Aloha capsized and grounded near Kaupulehu. The entire crew had to abandon ship, using life rafts to escape, but one crewmember is still…
Can the Most Common Shipyard Injury Be Reduced?
Can the Most Common Shipyard Injury Be Reduced? The Naval Sea System Command statistics show that overexertion, repetitive motion and other ergonomic injuries are the most common shipyard accidents. As…
Can Sandblasting Lead to Health and Safety Violations at a Shipyard?
Can Sandblasting Lead to Health and Safety Violations at a Shipyard? The shipbuilding company VT Halter Marine’s in Pascagoula, Mississippi is set to pay a civil fine of $144,545 to…
What is Happening with the Kentucky Ferry Bridge Accident?
January 12 has been set as the date to try to settle the Eggner’s Ferry Bridge lawsuit. Three groups are involved in this lawsuit, including BellSouth Telecommunications, Foss Maritime Company…