Many seamen and maritime workers who are hurt on the job find themselves disappointed by the small amount of compensation they receive. Unless the employer…
Under maritime law, a maritime license like a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) is required for certain mariners working aboard merchant vessels. The MMC is required…
As a maritime worker, you are covered by multiple organizations under the Jones Act. In addition to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration and the…
Some maritime accidents are more complicated than a freak accident or a clear and obvious case of employer negligence. In some cases, an independent contractor…
The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency upheld the $15 million fine imposed against Escopeta Oil (now Furie Operating Alaska LLC) after Escopeta…