Setting sail on a cruise ship is an exciting experience but, before you leave, it’s crucial to be aware of your legal protections regarding passenger safety. Section §44103 of the U.S. Code ensures that vessel owners or charterers are accountable for covering liabilities arising from accidents resulting in injury or death during trips. Understanding the […]
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Vacations, particularly cruises, are great opportunities for relaxation. Yet, lurking behind the allure of these voyages lies an often unacknowledged danger. According to a study published in the International Journal of Travel Medicine and Global Health in November 2020, researchers uncovered alarming statistics: between 2000 and 2019, there were 557 passenger deaths and 66 crew
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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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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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