Longshore/Maritime Accidents

Offshore contractors construct, maintain and operate offshore facilities around the US coasts. They often use special purpose vehicles to help with the rapid progression of offshore facilities in the wind industry. Texas and other states are looking into offshore wind...

Maritime accidents are increasing because there are more people boating who aren't following the recommended safety procedures. Texas requires that you report boating accidents that result in injury beyond personal first aid abilities, death or property damage...

Out Of Gauge (OOG) cargo has dimensions that exceed normal sizes and weights. The cargo has to be loaded into open or flat rack containers instead of regular shipping containers. In Texas, the risks of maritime accidents are decreased when workers are held liable for...

Working on the ocean or other large bodies of water near Texas exposes you to the threat of a maritime accident. Mishaps can occur quickly with cranes, ships, oil rigs or other large equipment. Commercial fishing Several factors can cause an accident when you're on a...

Texas has busy ports and plenty of maritime traffic, so avoiding accidents is a crucial part of successfully navigating in the area. Unfortunately, accidents and collisions do occur, and these moments illustrate how to make the seas safer. Usually, the biggest problem...

Working at a dock in any of Texas's harbors comes with a lot of challenging conditions that put workers at risk. Being aware of these threats can put you in a better position to avoid them and know how to deal when the unfortunate happens. Here are the top five...

The Jones Act is federal legislation that governs the shipment of goods to and from American ports. It is intended as an all-inclusive legislative tool that sets the parameters for a wide variety of operations ranging from the number of ships allowed to transport...