Commercial fishing is one of the most difficult jobs in the United States, and it presents significant risks to those who work in this industry. The unpredictable nature of the sea can catch even the most experienced crews off guard. Also, commercial fishing often...
Maritime activities are important for our society and the world at large. Professionals navigate the vast oceans to transport goods, conduct research and ensure safety. However, the presence of pleasure boats on the open sea raises questions about potential risks even...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported commercial fishermen had an on-the-job accident rate 40 times higher than other professions in 2019. One area of great concern when it comes to safety is the deck. The deck is where the fishing crew works, doing...
The Jones Act, also known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, shapes maritime commerce and shipping in the United States. This essential legislation protects and promotes American maritime commerce by requiring that United States citizens or permanent residents own,...
Commercial fishermen in California fish for all kinds of sea life, such as crab, squid, salmon and anchovies. Although this job brings a lot of rewards to its workers and customers, commercial fishing has a demanding and unpredictable nature, which often puts those...
A boat arriving late is not necessarily a cause for concern. However, a 30-foot aluminum charter that went missing, last seen earlier in Sitka, was a sign that all was not right. Following the commencement of a search by the US Coast Guard, one member of the group,...
If you get an injury on a trawler or crab boat off of the coast of Alaska, Washington or Oregon, you might start to hear about admiralty and maritime law. While people tend to use "admiralty" and "maritime" interchangeably, they are not the same thing. You might not...
Maritime injuries can leave you facing long-term and significant recoveries. This also leads to substantial costs. Unfortunately, many maritime liability policies have insufficient limits to cover those costs. When you file a claim against such a policy, you may...
Understanding the boundaries of waterways is important when it comes to what laws apply to the specific area. If you have an incident, you must know which government has jurisdiction over it. While there is a general rule, it does not always apply. So, you will also...
Working on a California commercial fishing vessel involves a high level of risk, and today's commercial fishing professionals hold one of the nation’s most dangerous jobs. Maritime workers face injury hazards relating to slip-and-fall accidents, amputations, burns,...
