When maritime workers spend long hours at sea or in port, it’s natural to wonder whether overtime pay laws apply. The short answer is: not in the same way as most land-based employees. Seamen are generally excluded from the federal overtime protections found in the...
A tragic boating accident on Lake Tyler West claimed the life of a 75-year-old Tyler man on the evening of Saturday, May 17, 2025. According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the incident involved a collision between a personal watercraft (jet ski) and a...
A goodwill mission turned tragic on the evening of May 17, 2025, when the Mexican Navy training vessel Cuauhtémoc collided with the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City. The three-masted sailing ship, carrying 277 people as part of an international training tour, suffered...
A search is underway in New Orleans following the disappearance of 42-year-old dock worker Darius Clement, who reportedly vanished during an overnight shift at the Port of New Orleans. Clement, a long-time employee of QSL, was last seen on the evening of Monday, April...
A commercial fishing trip near Westport, Washington, turned tragic Friday, May 9, 2025, when a 68-foot fishing vessel capsized and sank, leaving one crew member unaccounted for. The U.S. Coast Guard responded swiftly to a distress call reporting flooding on board the...
Introduction Bridge strikes involving commercial and military vessels are rare but serious incidents that can cause widespread damage, disrupt critical infrastructure, and lead to tragic loss of life. As global maritime traffic continues to grow and U.S. ports become...
Maritime workers who have been denied full wages often want to know: How long do I have to file a wage claim as a seaman? The answer depends on the type of claim, the applicable law, and whether the seaman is governed by U.S. law or foreign regulations. In this...
Why Hot Work is High Risk at Sea “Hot work” refers to tasks like welding, cutting, grinding, or brazing—operations that generate heat, sparks, or open flames. On marine vessels, especially those carrying flammable materials such as fuel, sewage, or chemicals, hot work...
A serious incident aboard the Maersk Sana has left the vessel stranded in the Atlantic Ocean following a reported explosion in its engine room. The containership was en route from Newark, New Jersey, to Singapore when the emergency unfolded on April 28, 2025. The ship...
A tragic boat fire at Waterman's Harbor Marina in Texas City left one person dead and another injured early Tuesday, April 29, 2025. The incident began around 7:30 a.m. when emergency crews were called to a vessel engulfed in flames near the marina, just southwest of...