Like many in Manhattan, you may not equate recreational boating to driving. Certain aspects of this activity may even seem to support your assumption. After all, there are typically not nearly as many boats on New York's lakes and rivers as there are on its roads, and...
Month: September 2019
Identifying common maritime injuries
A career in the maritime industry (whether that be working at sea or in a seaport), brings with it the opportunity for many unique challenges (which is why so many in New York City are likely drawn to it). Yet with the uniqueness of this particular career path also...
Boat collision leaves several injured, one dead
Boating is likely considered to be a recreational activity by most in Manhattan. Because of this, few may view it as being potentially dangerous. Yet even boats and small watercraft are indeed high-powered motorized vehicles (in the same manner in which cars, trucks,...
Dive boat operator cites 1851 law in California deaths
Investigators continue to look for the cause of a fire that destroyed a California dive boat on Sept. 2 killing 34 people on board. Five crew members survived when the Concepcion burned and sank off the coast, north of Santa Cruz Island.Upon arriving at the scene, the...
34 passengers killed in tragic boating fire: What went wrong?
A tragic fire broke out on a scuba diving boat, killing 34 people. The passengers were asleep in a bunk room when the fire began. They were unable to escape. Flames and smoke blocked both exits making it impossible for the passengers to get out.5 crew members...
Who is liable for ferry accidents?
Maritime law may seem like such an irrelevant topic to you if you do not work on a vessel and spend little time boating or traveling by cruise ship. Yet as a resident of Manhattan, you may very well encounter situations where maritime law comes into play without you...