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...]
What is an Allision?
The nautical definition of an allision is “the running of one ship upon another ship that is stationary.” The distinction between it and a ‘collision’ is that in the latter, both ships are moving. Landlubbers might think that the likelihood of two vessels crashing on anything in the vastness of the … [Read more...]
How Oil Rig Explosions Occur
You don’t have to be an oil rig worker to find the idea of an oil rig explosion terrifying. But for the workers who spend an average of twelve hours a day dealing with highly combustible materials, the risks are very real. Working on oil rigs is one of the most dangerous professions in the country. … [Read more...]
10 Things to Do if You Are Injured on a Cruise Ship
Going on a cruise is an exciting adventure, whether it’s your first trip or your fifteenth! That excitement can turn to confusion if you’re injured on a cruise ship. Most people never plan for what to do if they end up with an injury while on a cruise ship. What happens when you get injured or ill … [Read more...]
What is the Jones Act?
The Jones Act is a section of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 that deals with seaman’s rights and coastal trade in the United States. The Act is considered by many as one of the most important pieces of legislation affecting domestic maritime trade. Named for the Senator that introduced it, Wesley … [Read more...]
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