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Have you ever wondered what rules kick in when accidents occur on Louisiana’s busy waters? If you’ve spent any time around New Orleans, you’ve likely seen bustling river traffic, busy port facilities, and even...
Category: Maritime and Offshore Injuries
Tropical Storm Francine Poses Risk to Offshore Workers As Tropical Storm Francine approaches the Gulf of Mexico, oil and gas companies are facing the critical responsibility of protecting their offshore workers. With Francine...
In a recent report, InterManager has highlighted a disturbing rise in enclosed space casualties aboard ships. This data has been submitted to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Sub-Committee on...
In a recent maritime incident, the U.S. Coast Guard successfully medevaced two men from a lift boat approximately 40 miles offshore from Marsh Island, Louisiana. The event underscores the critical importance of safety...
In the maritime world, the terms “maintenance and cure” carry significant weight, especially for a “Jones Act seaman” who has suffered an “offshore injury” or a “tugboat...
Are the financial benefits, flexibility, and adventure of a career working offshore appealing to you? There’s no doubt working offshore can pay quite well with some impressive off-time between shifts. However, offshore work...
Without a doubt, one of the best ways to spend a nice day is out on the Louisiana coast. Just a hop, skip, and jump away from New Orleans, sits some of the most beautiful waters in all of the Gulf of Mexico. In fact, all of...
When you are working on the open waters it can be dangerous. When you are injured on the job and you work in the maritime industry, you may qualify for a Jones Act claim or maritime claim. Deciding which type of claim you can...
Whether at the lake or in the ocean, spending time on a boat is all about fun. While boats are for recreation, their use can lead to accidents when someone is negligent or reckless. Generally, boating accidents occur in the...
Maritime laws are a category of laws and treaties that focus on the maritime businesses and nautical issues. These encompass a wide variety of items on the open water including shipping, offenses, and trafficking. Maritime...