“Will the Jones Act be repealed?” has sparked ongoing debates among maritime industry experts, policymakers, and economists. Enacted as part of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, the Jones Act mandates that goods transported between U.S. ports must be carried on U.S.-built, U.S.-owned, and … [Read more...]
Charles D. Naylor Named Admiralty & Maritime Law Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers
Charles D. Naylor was named the Best Lawyers® 2021 Admiralty & Maritime Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Los Angeles. Mr. Naylor was the only attorney to be awarded this honor in this practice area. See the full publication here, see page 8 for Mr. Naylor's award. … [Read more...]
What to do When Involved in a Boating Accident
If you have ever been involved in a boating accident, you will know all about the stress, strain, and the confusion involved in such an incident out on the water. Even if you were fortunate and no one was hurt in the accident, you may still be left with expensive repairs that need to be carried out … [Read more...]
What is a Longshoreman?
A longshoreman is a person who loads and unloads cargo onto ships at a dock or port. Also called dockers or dock workers, longshoremen make up an integral part of the workforce in the shipping and receiving industry. The work is outdoors during all types of weather. Shifts are often during the day … [Read more...]
Floatplanes carrying Princess Cruise Passengers Collide in Alaska, Killing 6 and Injuring 10
A deadly mid-air collision, on Monday May 13, 2019, between two floatplanes carrying Princess Cruises passengers on a popular shore excursion in Alaska resulted in the tragic deaths of 6 people and the injury of 10. The two planes were carrying a total of 14 passengers from the Royal Princess … [Read more...]
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