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Occupational Safety Afloat

Marine Injury

In January, 2002, the U.S. Supreme Court in Chao v. Mallard Bay Drilling Co., ruled that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), has regulatory authority over uninspected vessels. This caused alarm in the maritime community, but it was not really...

Marine Injury

Marine Injury

PERSONAL INJURY ON THE WATER Many people, and most attorneys, are familiar with what to do in the event that that someone is injured in an automobile accident. There is likely to be an immediate police investigation that establishes the facts, identifies witnesses,...

What is a Maritime Lien?

Marine Injury, Maritime Law, Vessel Purchase

A lien is a claim for an amount of money which is secured by a piece of personal or real property. A maritime lien entitles the lien-holder to have a vessel seized and sold to satisfy a debt. Since vessels can move, a maritime lien is enforceable by arresting the...