The Jones Act

Coast Guard Investigation Into Deadly Capsize of NJ Fishing Boat Heads to Houston

January 20, 2012

The Coast Guard investigation into what caused the mysterious sinking of a New Jersey fishing boat has moved to the Port of Houston. Officials are inspecting a vessel that was determined to be in the vicinity of the Mandy Ness around the time that it capsized on January 10th, taking the life of the captain [...]

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Chevron Jack-Up Rig Catches Fire Off Nigerian Coast, 2 Contractors Reported Missing

January 17, 2012

Two workers are missing following a fire onboard the KS Endeavor, an offshore jack-up rig owned by Chevron. Operated under contract by Fode Drilling Company, the rig was searching for deepwater oil and gas deposits near the Nigerian coast when the maritime accident occurred. According to Chevron, the cause of the still-burning fire remains under [...]

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Commercial Fishing Boat Capsizes Near New Jersey Leaving 1 Dead

January 12, 2012

A commercial fishing boat capsized late Tuesday night roughly 10 miles off the coast of New Jersey. The maritime accident left one dead and required the rescue of another member of the crew by a passing vessel. The overturned boat, a 44-foot commercial fishing vessel named the Mandy Ness, was based out of nearby Barnegat [...]

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Russian Drilling Rig Sinks, More Than 50 Feared Dead

December 27, 2011

A Russian jack-up rig with 67 crew onboard capsized and quickly sank near the island of Sakhalin last Sunday while being towed through a heavy winter storm on the Sea of Okhotsk. More than 50 people remain unaccounted for after this tragic maritime accident. The rig, named the “Kolskaya”, was owned and operated by Arktikmorneftegazrazvedka [...]

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BP Cleared To Resume Drilling In The Gulf Of Mexico

November 9, 2011

The United States Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE) has formally approved BP’s new drilling plan for the Kaskida development, opening the way for the company to continue its operations following an 18-month hiatus. BP, and every other oil company, was forced to cease operations following the April 20, 2010 explosion of [...]

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What Can the Jones Act Do For Me?

November 2, 2011

In the wake of an offshore accident, you may be left wondering what protections the law provides for you. If you were hurt on a commercial fishing boat, a drillship, a semi-submersible or any other type of sea-going vessel, you are most likely entitled to: your wages through the end of the scheduled voyage; transportation [...]

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Ocean Springs, Mississippi Jones Act Lawyer

October 24, 2011

Safeguarding the Rights of Mississippi’s Offshore Workers Ocean Springs is a quiet fishing community nestled on Mississippi’s Gulf Coast. The Ocean Springs Harbor plays host to a number of commercial fishing operations and other industrial residents that have been instrumental in the growth and development of this thriving Gulf Coast town. Regardless of whether you [...]

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Oil Rig Workers Rescued in Gulf of Mexico, Search Continues for Missing Man

September 12, 2011

Seven out of the ten oil rig workers adrift in the Gulf of Mexico for the past three days have been rescued according to a spokesman for Mexican state oil company Pemex. Unfortunately, two workers were killed while another remains missing. The men, all employed by Houston-based Geokinetics, Inc., were found floating in an enclosed [...]

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Lake Charles, Louisiana Offshore Injury Lawyers

August 26, 2011

Lake Charles, Louisiana, located on Lake Charles, Prien Lake and the Calcasieu River, is a major center for the refining of petrochemicals as well as for gaming and tourism. With a population of roughly 72,000, Lake Charles is the largest city in the Lake Charles-Jennings Combined Statistical Area. The petroleum industry employs a sizeable percentage [...]

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Jones Act Rights: Maintenance and Cure

February 3, 2011

Jones Act seamen are entitled to certain no-fault benefits in the event that they are injured or become ill while in the service of their vessel. These benefits are commonly known as “maintenance and cure”. “Maintenance” is the amount of money paid to a seaman for each day that he is can’t work because of [...]

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