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BP Sued in Houston Texas By Investors Allegedly Mislead by BP Statements During Gulf Oil Spill
Posted in BP British Petroleum,Deepwater Horizon,Maritime Lawsuits,Texas Maritime News on September 4, 2012
HOUSTON, TX — A lawsuit has been filed in Texas against BP for tens of millions of dollars by institutional investors who claim the oil company misled them over its safety policies and the magnitude of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico that occurred on April 20, 2010, when the Deepwater Horizon drilling… read more
Rig Evacuations Begin as Isaac Heads for Gulf
Posted in Alabama Maritime News,Louisiana Maritime News on August 24, 2012
Tropical Storm Isaac gained strength Friday while south of Haiti and the Dominican Republic, the National Weather Center has reported. Some additional intensification is possible before Isaac reaches Hispaniola and eastern Cuba Friday night and into Saturday. Florida and the central/eastern Gulf Coast should continue to monitor the progress of Isaac closely as the latest… read more
Crowley Maritime Purchases Two Jones Act Tankers From Aker Philadelphia Shipyard
Posted in Florida Maritime News,Jones Act,Pennsylvania Maritime News on August 22, 2012
Jacksonville, Fla. — Crowley Maritime Corporation, based in Jacksonville Florida, signed a $250 Million contract with Aker Philadelpha Shipyard for the purchase of two new Jones Act tankers, the Pennsylvania and the Florida, that they had been building on spec since 2011.
Fifth Circuit Decision Defines Course and Scope of Jones Act Employment
Posted in Jones Act on August 17, 2012
Jones Act Employers Will Not Be Held Responsible for Acts of Its Employees Which Are Not in Furtherance of the Employer’s Business Interests An important decision affecting vicarious liability for Jones Act employers for the acts of their employees was issued August 14, 2012 by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. The decision, an action… read more
“Queen of The Lakes” Title Holder Grounds on St. Mary’s River
Posted in Michigan Maritime News,US Coast Guard (USCG) on August 16, 2012
The United States Coast Guard responded Wednesday to a 1,000 foot Jones Act freighter that had ran hard aground on the St. Mary’s River.
Barge Accidents and Injuries Could Increase Due to The Mississippi River Drying Up
Posted in Barge Accidents,Gulf Coast,Louisiana Maritime News,Mississippi Maritime News on August 16, 2012
The worst drought in more than fifty years is having a devastating effect on the mighty Mississippi River. The Mississippi has become very thin and very narrow, and if the water level keeps on dropping, there is a great possibility that all traffic and commerce on the river could shut down.
Tour Boat Slams Into Dock on Chicago River, Nine Injured
Posted in Illinois Maritime News,Maritime Accidents on August 8, 2012
At least nine people were injured Monday after a crowded tour boat slammed into a dock on the Chicago River, according to Chicago Fire officials.
Environmental Groups Sue EPA Over Use of Chemical Dispersants in Oil Spills
Posted in Alaska Maritime News,BP British Petroleum,Government,Gulf Coast,Maritime Law on August 8, 2012
Five states are suing the federal government claiming that the Environmental Protection Agency rules on chemical dispersants used in oil spills do not meet clean water requirements.
Violation-Stricken Fishing Vessel Refloated In Oregon
Posted in Fishing Vessel Accidents on August 1, 2012
The 45-foot fishing vessel MICHELLE D has been pulled to safety after spending nearly 24 hours stuck in the mud at the mouth of the Skipanon River in Warrenton, OR.
Louisiana Maritime Lawyer Sues Premier Industries on Behalf of Jones Act Seaman
Posted in Jones Act,Louisiana Maritime News,Maritime Accidents,Maritime Law,Maritime Lawsuits,Mississippi Maritime News on July 30, 2012
U.S. D. C. EASTERN DISTRICT OF La. NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana maritime lawyer, Gordon & Elias, LLP, represent a Mississippi seaman who was injured onboard the M/V Jean Pierre and who was employed by Premier Industries, Inc. at the time of the incident.