Shipowner’s Limitation of Liability Act
Whether a maritime worker is a member of a crew on a vessel, working on a platform or other offshore facility, or working as a longshoreman, he…
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Inadequate Training for Maritime Workers Can Result in Serious Maritime Accidents
Working in the maritime industry often means working under less than great situations. For example, on a vessel, in a port, or on an offshore…
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Maritime Worker Fatigue is a “Silent Long Term Killer” New Report Says
For years, medical professionals have recognized the role chronic fatigue plays in on-the-job accidents. However, very little of this knowledge has been applied to preventing…
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Ninth Circuit Court Ruling Allows Injured Seaman to Seek Punitive Damages
A decision earlier this year by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in California will allow an injured seamen to proceed with a lawsuit to…
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