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...]
What is Maritime Law?
Maritime law (also known as admiralty law) is a very specific facet of the law that governs a wide range of nautical issues and possible maritime disputes. To put it simply, maritime law deals with legal matters related to our oceans, seas and any bodies of open water. These legal matters can range … [Read more...]
UPDATE: Missouri Duck Boat Survivors Have Been Served
Over the summer a duck boat in Missouri capsized and sank, killing 17 passengers. Certainly you remember this heartbreaking interview of one of the survivors, Tia Coleman, who lost nine family members that day including her husband and three children. This woman is now being sued by the operators … [Read more...]
Fatal Yacht and Fishing Boat Collision
A mega-yacht and a sport fishing boat collided over the weekend off the coast of San Diego, injuring at least two and fatally injuring one. For reasons that are currently under investigation, around 8:00 pm on Friday night the 332-foot yacht, Attessa IV, crashed into the starboard side of the … [Read more...]
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