Experienced Maritime Attorneys BLOG
With the Potential to Predict Rogue Waves, Cruise Ships May Soon Have a Duty to Take Adequate Precautions
Most people had never heard of the phenomenon known as a rogue wave until one such wave made recent headlines by killing a passenger on a Viking cruise ship. The…
Women Working at Sea Face Special Challenges
While women used to be restricted to very specific jobs, today women can be found working in every industry. But in some fields, the number of females remains very limited…
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…
NTSB Issues Safety Recommendations in Report on SEACOR Power Disaster
Early in the afternoon on April 13, 2021, the Captain of the liftboat SEACOR Power made the fateful decision to set out from Port Fourchon, Louisiana toward an oil rig…
Another Sexual Assault Accusation: Story of Midshipman X Spawns New Allegations Against Others
Two more cadets from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy have come forward with stories of sexual assault at sea during their Sea Year Training. Coast Guard investigators found sufficient credibility…
Engine Room Fires Highlight the Need For Preventative Measures
Fire engulfed the wheelhouse of the F/V NOBSKA so quickly that the crew had no chance to broadcast a mayday call. Thankfully, a crewmember was able to activate the EPIRB…
Findings Show the Sinking of the Emmy Rose Could Have Been Prevented
When the groundfish trawler F/V EMMY ROSE headed for Gloucester on the night of November 22, 2020, the four members of the crew were giddy with laughter, excited to be…
Sinking 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.…
Understanding and Preventing Propeller and Other Watercraft Injuries
Boat propellers and watersports accidents frequently cause horrific injuries. The U.S. Coast Guard reports that the propeller on a typical recreational boat can inflict 160 impacts in one second. And…