Feb 20, 2024 | Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Safety, The Jones Act, Workplace Safety
In the vast expanses of the Gulf of Mexico, where offshore oil rigs dot the horizon and maritime operations hum with activity, safety is paramount. Louisiana, a state intimately tied to the oil and gas industry, has taken a significant step to enhance the safety of...
Jan 24, 2024 | Catastrophic Injury, Crush Injuries, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Offshore Accident
In a sobering revelation for the maritime industry, energy giant Shell and offshore access solutions provider Ampelmann find themselves facing fines in the aftermath of a distressing incident involving crush injuries. The incident, marked by its implications for...
Jan 4, 2024 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, Oil Refinery Injuries, Safety, Workplace Safety
The maritime industry stands as a vital pillar of global trade, facilitating the movement of goods and people across continents. As ships navigate vast oceans and unpredictable waters, ensuring the safety of maritime operations becomes paramount. Comprehensive safety...
Dec 28, 2023 | Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, The Jones Act
A near-miss maritime collision in the Panama Canal in October, 2023 is highlighting collision risks for cargo ships. The incident occurred when a tug boat was almost crushed between a cargo ship and the Agua Clara lock gate. In this incident crisis was averted,...
Oct 16, 2023 | Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, The Jones Act
A recent report from the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB), an organization in the United Kingdom, is shining light on the dangers of hypothermia in the maritime industry. The new report shows that maritime workers who fall overboard have, on average, 11...
Oct 4, 2023 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, The Jones Act
The maritime industry plays a pivotal role in global trade, transporting goods and people across the world’s waters. This industry also provides more than two million jobs. Unfortunately, the maritime industry is dangerous, and often, workers are not covered by...
