When a major oil tanker accident happens, we usually see it on the news. It’s become a familiar sight: oils slicks spreading across the water, and groups of volunteers in protective suits diligently cleaning beaches. What doesn’t make the news are the common oil tanker…
Solid bulk cargo is any loose, unpackaged, and solid material that is uniform in composition and loaded directly into the cargo space of a ship. Coal, lumber, and grain are commonly carried forms of bulk cargo which each present their own risks for the ship,…
A slippery deck injury can put a maritime employee out of work for months–if not permanently. Fortunately, if you qualify under the Jones Act this type of injury is still covered. You have the legal right to pursue a financial recovery if your injury was…
Maritime incidents have declined in America’s waterways according to a recent US Coast Guard study. The report focuses specifically on towing accidents and oil spills–types of maritime accidents that result in significant human and environmental damage. The reduction in accidents is good news, but the…
In today’s marketplace, shipping products and equipment over the water is critical. These items are normally packed and unloaded at shipyards in massive containers. This means that every day countless ships are being loaded and unloaded around the country. The workers in these environments have…