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BP and Lawyers for Gulf Oil Spill Victims Seek $7.8 Billion Partial Settlement
Posted in BP British Petroleum,Deepwater Horizon,Louisiana Maritime News,Maritime Lawsuits on November 8, 2012
NEW ORLEANS, La. — According to Bloomberg Businessweek, BP and Lawyers representing Gulf oil spill victims as a result of the Deepwater Horizon disaster of April 10, 2010, are asking U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier to approve a proposed $7.8 billion partial settlement of claims, while attorneys for thousands of plaintiffs seek rejection or modification of… read more
Gulf Coast States May Lose Control Over BP Settlement On Oil Spill Environmental Fines
Posted in Alabama Maritime News,BP British Petroleum,Gulf Coast,Louisiana Maritime News on October 19, 2012
Rumors are circulating that the federal government may steer money from a BP settlement on oil spill environmental fines away from the Restore Act, a long-fought-for bill which divides the BP Clean Water Act fines among Gulf Coast states to be used for environmental and economic recovery.
Platform Fire Injures Three in Gulf Of Mexico
Posted in Gulf Coast,Louisiana Maritime News,Maritime Accidents on September 26, 2012
Three rig workers were injured today after a fire broke out on a drilling platform in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, the USCG has confirmed. The platform, owned by W&T Offshore Inc., is at Ship Shoal Block 223, about 40 miles south of Louisiana. At this time the fire is out and the entire plant… 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
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.
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.
Former BP Engineer Arrested for Destroying Evidence in Deepwater Horizon Disaster
Posted in BP British Petroleum,Deepwater Horizon,Government,Gulf Coast,Louisiana Maritime News,Maritime Lawsuits,Texas Maritime News,World Maritime News on April 24, 2012
HOUSTON, TX. — The Justice Department announced Tuesday, April 24, that a former BP engineer has been arrested on two counts of obstruction of justice for destroying evidence in the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster that occurred in the Gulf of Mexico.
BP Will Receive Documents from U.S. Gov’t on Size of Gulf Oil Spill
Posted in BP British Petroleum,Deepwater Horizon,Government,Gulf Coast,Louisiana Maritime News,Maritime Law,Maritime Lawsuits,World Maritime News on April 16, 2012
NEW ORLEANS, La. — BP Plc is finally going to receive government documents that may shed light on the size of the April 10, 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Man Medevaced From OSV in Gulf of Mexico After Being Struck by Ladder
Posted in Jones Act,Louisiana Maritime News on April 8, 2012
An injured crewmember of a U.S.-flagged OSV in the Gulf of Mexico had to be medevaced on Wednesday after being hit a 40-foot ladder that reportedly fell on his neck, according to the USCG.
Tugboat Sinks on Mississippi River Near New Orleans
Posted in Jones Act,Louisiana Maritime News,Tug Boat Accidents on April 6, 2012
The tugboat Altro Donna sank after alliding with a piling near Commodore Dock in Marrero, Louisiana with three crewmembers onboard.