Cruises provide passengers with the opportunity to enjoy luxurious surroundings while traveling to famous ports and destinations around the world. Today, more people than ever are taking cruises with the Cruise Lines International Association estimating that more than...
In a recent blog post, we discussed the Jones Act and how its provisions provide compensation for seamen who are injured while aboard a sea vessel. While many individuals who work aboard barges, commercial fishing boats and cruise ships may be aware of the Jones Act,...
The U.S. Maritime Industry encompasses some 400,000 sea vessels. While hundreds of thousands of men and women work aboard these vessels, hundreds of thousands more work from shore to support the operations of sea vessels. For the individuals who are employed as...