General maritime law negligence occurs when a vessel owner or operator fails to use reasonable care, causing passenger injury or death. Unlike maritime workers protected by the Jones Act, passengers must prove the operator knew or should have known of a dangerous condition and failed to correct or … [Read more...]

Stop Work Authority in maritime law lets any crew member stop work immediately when unsafe conditions arise. It protects maritime workers by allowing them to halt operations without fear of retaliation. Employers must investigate the hazard, correct unsafe conditions, and ensure safety compliance … [Read more...]

Immersion suit safety violations occur when vessel owners fail to provide, maintain, or inspect these suits properly, such as defective zippers, missing lights, or inadequate training. These failures breach maritime safety regulations and create liability under the Jones Act, general maritime law, … [Read more...]

The factor most likely to cause someone to fall overboard is loss of balance, often from alcohol use, rough seas, or leaning over railings. Slippery decks, sudden boat motion, fatigue, and distraction increase the danger. Avoiding alcohol, maintaining three points of contact, and staying alert … [Read more...]