Admiralty And Maritime Law

Boating should be fun and safe for everyone on the water. But when alcohol or drugs get involved, things can go wrong fast. Tennessee takes boating under the influence (BUI) seriously, and the penalties show it. What counts as boating under the influence? In...

Maritime workers face many risks on the job, but unsafe vessels present unnecessary dangers. The law protects workers by allowing them to file unseaworthiness claims. Understanding these claims can help injured workers take action. What is an unseaworthiness claim? An...

Working at sea comes with unique risks. If you get hurt while working on a vessel, you have legal protections that can help you recover compensation. Maritime law provides several avenues for injured seamen to receive medical care and lost wages. The Jones Act and...

Riverboat workers face unique challenges while performing their jobs, and defective vessels can make their work even more dangerous. Injuries caused by vessel defects can have serious consequences, and workers may wonder if they have the right to seek compensation. In...

The Jones Act is a law that controls shipping between U.S. ports. It says only ships that Americans build, own, and operate can move goods between these ports. While this law mostly focuses on the economy and security, it also connects to environmental rules in...

The rise of autonomous vessels challenges current admiralty law, especially with legal definitions and liability. Existing laws are for ships controlled by human crews, so it's hard to see how new technologies fit.  Challenges with defining control and responsibility...

The Defense Base Act (DBA) protects civilians working overseas for U.S. government contractors. If you work on U.S. military bases abroad or international public works projects, then you may qualify for this workers’ compensation program. It ensures that, if you...

Buying or selling a vessel isn't as simple as transferring ownership paperwork. Maritime liens can complicate the process. Understanding how maritime liens affect ownership transfers is crucial for both buyers and sellers. What are maritime liens? Maritime liens are...

Seamen working on vessels in navigable waters face unique challenges, including the need to ensure safe working conditions. The Jones Act is a federal law designed to protect these workers. In high-risk industries like riverboat work, understanding these protections...

Cyberattacks are creating new risks for maritime vessels and threatening the shipping industry. Understanding these risks and the legal protections is important for effective operations. The impact on maritime operations Cyberattacks can disrupt maritime operations in...