Posts by bethlgm
Reckless Conduct & Aggravated Boating: MA Woman Charged with Felony
Last week a Massachusetts woman was arraigned in Hillsboro Superior Court on charges of felony reckless conduct and aggravated boating while intoxicated. This past summer, it is alleged that Pena was on Long Pond in Pelham, New Hampshire operating a vessel with another passenger when she sped into another boat, that was floating causing three…
Read MoreSinking of Tremont Highlights Need for Vigilance
The recent sinking of the commercial fishing vessel Tremont calls attention to some key issues mariners need to remain aware of. Tremont apparently collided with a container vessel, MSC Rita. off the coast of Virginia. The Coast Guard and two good Samaritans responded to the 2 a.m. distress call and rescued all crew members before…
Read MoreBeware of Illegal Boat Operators This Summer
A boating excursion may be one of the most appealing ways to spend a hot summer day, but the Coast Guard warns passengers to watch out for unlicensed operators. Many boat owners load passengers onto vessels that have not received the necessary safety inspections crewed by staff who have not been trained or tested for…
Read MoreCoast Guard MEDEVACs injured fisherman 90 miles east of Cape Ann, Massachusetts
An injured fisherman from the fishing vessel Sea Rambler was rescued by Air Station Cape Cod MH-60 Jayhawk crew medevacs 90 miles east of Cape Ann, Massachusetts on February 3, 2022. The Sea Rambler crew requested Coast Guard assistance after the fisherman severely injured their arm in a hatch aboard the vessel. View video below.
Read MoreMassachusetts Lawyer Weekly Highlights Advocacy of Maritime Lawyer Carolyn M. Latti
The popular legal news outlet focused on the advocacy efforts of Partner Carolyn M. Latti in the wake of two recent federal court case rulings on seafaring tragedies. Latti decried the meager recoveries provided to families of mariners who lost their lives while working at sea. She explained how the Limitation of Shipowner’s Liability Act…
Read MoreRoyal Canadian Air Force and the United States Coast Guard Rescue Efforts for the F/V ATLANTIC DESTINY
Many thanks to the coordinated rescue efforts of the Royal Canadian Air Force and the United States Coast Guard for saving lives of commercial fishermen. On March 3, 2021, a rescue center in Nova Scotia was notified that the 143 foot the F/V ATLANTIC DESTINY was disabled due to a fire on board and the…
Read MoreWomen’s Work: At Sea, On Shore, At Home, In the Community
It is with great excitement we announce that the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center is launching a new project this month, WOMEN’S WORK: AT SEA, ON SHORE, AT HOME, IN COMMUNITY. The program focuses on the many roles women play in the commercial fishing industry. Women’s Work will use the arts of photography, film, music, poetry,…
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