Admiralty And Maritime Law

You know that it's dangerous to work on a cargo ship, as you could be injured in many different ways. Heavy machinery can be used to load and unload the ship, and you could be injured in the process. You may need to spend days, weeks or even months at sea, and you...

The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act is an extension of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. It is designed to protect workers who are working on oil rigs as well as those working on the development or exploration projects on the Outer Continental...

When you’re working in a shipyard, one of the risks you could face is falling. The ship itself may be under repair, and the workplace could constantly be changing. It’s important that you are aware of your surroundings and cautious, but even if you are, a fall is...

Safety should be paramount for any Louisiana company. This includes companies who operate on waterways. One of the dangers nearly everyone working aboard a vessel encounters is toxic exposure, and making sure that safety equipment works properly is essential to avoid...

Any number of mistakes could lead to injuries on board ships and on the docks, whether here in Louisiana or elsewhere. Crews often prepare for emergencies, even those that have a small chance of happening. However, ordinarily every day, mundane tasks lead to serious...

Many Louisiana residents like to take cruises. While on board ship, cruise goers may not realize just how much work goes on behind the scenes. In fact, they may not realize the grueling schedules that workers keep. Those schedules may put them at risk for...

Living and working aboard a yacht or even a superyacht may be a dream for some Louisiana residents. Even though it would be hard work, it allows yacht crew members to see parts of the world they may not otherwise get to see. Working on board one of these vessels does...

Keeping a vessel clean and clear of debris helps increase the safety of everyone aboard. It would probably be a challenge to find any Louisiana residents who work on navigable vessels that would disagree. Unfortunately, failing to perform needed housekeeping...

Government agencies gather and analyze data on a variety of events. One of the areas in which the National Transportation Safety Board gathers this type of information is the country's waterways, including those around and in Louisiana. Every maritime accident has the...

Being close to major waterways here in Louisiana provides a substantial amount of employment opportunities for residents. Working in a shipyard, on the docks or on a vessel provides numerous benefits, but also a wide variety of risks. One that employers should never...