A worker was killed in an equipment-related accident Sunday on a drillship in the Gulf of Mexico, about 172 miles south of Port Fourchon, Louisiana. According to a news release from the federal Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, the ...
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Accidents happen, especially working on the water. Maritime law is very different than the laws of the land, and it can be confusing to know your rights. So, what are your rights if you get injured in an offshore accident? You Are Not Required ...
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The United States Coast Guard said this morning that two offshore workers were injured and more than three dozen evacuated after a fire on the Shell Enchilada offshore platform. Enchilada is an oil and gas transportation and processing hub ...
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There are thousands of offshore workers in the Gulf of Mexico at any one time. The offshore oil and gas industry in the Gulf of Mexico enjoys many advantages over other production regions in the world. The Gulf of Mexico has a large and ...
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If you are a sailor or other maritime worker who has been hurt on the job, you may be entitled to seek compensation for your damages under the Jones Act, including maintenance and cure benefits. In addition to regulating maritime commerce in ...
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America’s maritime industry provides steady, well-paying employment to thousands of people, but the work is not without risks. It doesn’t matter if they work in a port facility, onboard a vessel or on an offshore oil rig; there is ...
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The Problem Facing Maritime Whistleblowers Maritime Whistleblowers face a difficult decision: report an illegal activity to the government or risk criminal prosecution for participating in the illegal activity. Cayce Peterson, managing partner ...
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On Sunday, October 15, 2017 at approximately 7:18 p.m., an oil and gas platform explosion occurred in Lake Pontchartrain. The platform explosion and subsequent fire injured eight nearby workers. Although the cause of the platform explosion is ...
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In the wake of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, many have called upon President Trump to issue a Jones Act waiver. President Trump already approved a Jones Act waiver for the Gulf Coast and Eastern Seaboard. In the early morning of September 28, ...
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You may not realize it, but our economic prosperity as a country comes from our ability to move cargo on the water. Push boat workers move gas, oil, grain, coal, iron and other cargo quicker and cheaper on the water than by any other method. ...
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Last summer, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker signed legislation to increase the speed limit for interstate travel to 70 mph. The speed limit is not the only thing that has increased since then. Car accidents have spiked, causing speculation as ...
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Fall protection is the most effective way to eliminate injuries while working at height. Falls are among the most common causes of serious work related injuries and deaths. Many workers think harnesses get in the way of work. No matter how ...
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