The Coast Guard medevaced a woman Wednesday from the cruise ship Celebrity Millennium in Chatham Strait (near Sitka, AK). The aircrew retrieved the woman at approximately 10 a.m. and transferred her to Sitka for further transport to a higher level of care. Maritime Law is complex and includes rights for those who might need medical […]
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The Coast Guard rescued four crewmen Thursday from a fishing vessel that ran aground near Dutch Harbor. Although no injuries were reported, incidents like this are often serious and need detailed investigation by seasoned maritime injury attorneys to determine if there is cause for the crew to claim damages. A Coast Guard helicopter crew from
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A sightseeing plane, with five passengers from a Holland America Line cruise from Seattle, crashed Thursday in southeast Alaska, killing all six people on board. This is considered a maritime/admiralty matter covered by the Jones Act. Maritime employees are covered by the Jones Act. General maritime law and passengers, although not seamen, are entitled to
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The US Coast Guard suspended the search for a missing person near Whittier, Alaska, Saturday. Still missing is Victor Moreno, who was last seen wearing a green jacket, green pants, and brown boots. Cordova Police Department reported that Moreno was noticed missing from a recreational vessel at approximately 6 a.m. and it was presumed he
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