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In maritime law, a vessel is deemed “seaworthy” if it is reasonably fit for its intended purpose. This encompasses not only the vessel's structural integrity, but also its equipment and crew. The hull, machinery, tackle, gear and all other apparatus must be in good...
Getting seafood from the ocean to the consumer’s table is a long process marked by many arduous and dangerous jobs. The men and women who work in this industry face constant hazards of injury imposed by their working conditions. Some of these hazards are intuitively...
Commercial fishing can be incredibly dangerous. Every day, those who work in this profession put their safety and even their lives on the line. And when something goes wrong, these injured workers can struggle to cover their medical expenses and recover their lost...
Our readers who work on water vessels out of Alaska or Washington probably know about the Jones Act and that this law provides them with protection in a number of ways. However, perhaps the most powerful aspect of the Jones Act for seamen is the ability to pursue a...
Our readers who work on water vessels out of Alaska or Washington probably know about the Jones Act and that this law provides them with protection in a number of ways. However, perhaps the most powerful aspect of the Jones Act for seamen is the ability to pursue a...
When you’re injured at sea, you need money to get you through your recovery. While you might be able to recover this compensation by taking legal action against your employer pursuant to the Jones Act, there’s a good chance that your employer is going to deploy...
The U.S. Coast Guard and a good Samaritan vessel rescued for mariners after their fishing vessel capsized near Kodiak, Alaska. There are no immediate reports of injuries to the seamen onboard. According to a Coast Guard press release, at about 4:30 pm on Sunday,...
When you’re injured at sea, you might be able to recover damages for maintenance and cure, which will hopefully offset your medical expenses and any lost wages. But the harm caused by your injuries can be more extensive than that. Your injuries can also leave you with...
Much like motor vehicles are regulated by state and federal laws, vessels traveling at sea are also regulated. Arguably, those transporting goods face more regulations, causing some to argue that changes should be made to benefit Alaska and other states home to major...
Working at sea is different in many respects from working on land, and this carries through to the laws that apply to maritime workers. This becomes apparent in cases involving workers who are injured at sea. A typical terrestrial worker who has been injured in their...