Cook Inlet-bound Drilling Rig Diverted to Canadian Port Under contract to Escopet which is a Houston-based oil company, the Spartan 151 jack-up arrived on a heavy haul vessel in Vancouver, Canada. It was supposed to be a short layover off Prince Rupert while en route from the Gulf of Mexico to Cook … [Read more...]
Oil Co. Facing $15 Million Fine for Jones Act Violation
Following is news coverage from Maritime Executive. Escopeta Oil Co. is facing a federal fine of $15 million stemming from the company violating the Jones Act as they transported a jack-up oil rig to Alaska’s Cook Inlet from Texas, using a foreign-flagged ship. Spokesman from Escopeta, Steve … [Read more...]
Legal Protection on Maritime Waters
Whether you are a passenger on a cruise ship or a seaman working on a vessel, you have legal protection if you suffer an injury. Below are two recent legal cases in the news illustrating such legal maritime law protection: Cruise Ship Rapes Causes New legislation to be Enacted A passenger assaulted … [Read more...]
Workers Compensation – Jones Act Litigation and Defense Base Act Claims “In the News”
Jones Act Litigation – A Case of Negligence & Unseaworthiness On Dec. 21, 2010, deckhand Johnny C. Doll fell in an open manhole at night when working aboard a barge used by Boh. Bros. Construction Company in the construction of the new Interstate 10 over Lake Ponchartrain. Johnny C. Doll, Jr. … [Read more...]
Jones Act Protects Maritime Workers – Jones Act Legal Cases
The Jones Act provides protection to maritime workers that are injured on the job so it is important for maritime workers to understand their rights. Below are two recent legal case examples: Jury Rules in Favor of Ship Repairman who Suffered Serious Neck Injuries Gilberto Villegas was working as a … [Read more...]
