Maritime enterprises may have to contend with international, national, state, and province laws for operations and damages claims. Protection & Indemnity clubs can help members remain compliant and support their maritime operations. If you’re bringing a claim against a maritime entity, working with a
Maritime safety involves injuries at sea to people and property. The Coast Guard maritime safety and security team’s job is to identify the cause of maritime injuries. This can prove invaluable in cases where the injured party seeks compensation after the incident. Many Coast
A seaman can make a claim that his or her injuries were caused by the unseaworthiness of a vessel under general maritime law. The shipowner has an absolute duty to provide a seaworthy vessel. A vessel is deemed seaworthy only if it presents an
Fire is devastating on a ship, especially on vessels or rigs with flammable materials. Offshore fire suppression systems and professional protocols are essential to protecting the lives of passengers and crew. Often, it’s the responsibility of the vessel or rig supervisor to ensure that
General maritime law and U.S. statutes may provide a maritime lien if you or a loved one were injured or killed. A maritime lien is a claim directly against the ship itself, independent of any claims you may have against the ship operator or
Many countries and industries, including the maritime industry, are researching using ammonia as a fuel because ammonia could be a carbon-free fuel source. Government incentives have increased the investment into the supply chain needed to create “green ammonia,” or ammonia produced without using carbon.
By any measure, the Port of Houston is busy. The Port of Houston has the busiest port in the United States when ranked by total tons, or the total weight of cargo (domestic and international) entering and leaving the port in short tons as
The pre-employment medical examination (PEME) plays an important role in ensuring a person is healthy enough to work in the maritime industry. Ship owners and operators often require PEMEs to assess a potential employee’s ability to meet the demanding and often dangerous conditions present
Maritime injuries can have devastating effects on the victim and their family, leaving you with many questions. It’s common to be left wondering what to do after a maritime injury and whether you have any legal options. At Havens & Associates, we understand that
Also referred to as Admiralty Law, the statutes that comprise U.S. maritime law govern disputes that arise on navigable waters. This includes shipping, navigation, offshore oil rigs, docks, and private recreational boating and cruises. In the U.S., maritime law is a group of laws
