Maritime Injury Law Blog

Every August, the town of Astoria, Oregon, celebrates the Columbia River, the sea, and the people who have spent generations working it. The Astoria Regatta Festival has been a hometown tradition since 1894, whic...

It is with great sadness that we report on a gathering that turned tragic Tuesday, July 14th, 2026,when a 49-foot, three-deck cabin cruiser capsized and sank near Alcatraz in San Francisco Bay. The vessel, carrying 20 family mem...

Bristol Bay’s sockeye run is closing in on 29 million fish, and the fleet is moving toward the Naknek-Kvichak District for the next part of the season.

According to a Bristol Bay fisheries report, the bay-wide run i...

For decades, federal safety research has helped reduce the risks crews face at sea. But recently, that work was threatened when it was announced that funding would be cut and layoffs were ordered. In April,

We have reported before about how long shifts, overnight watches, and inadequate crew rotation can push maritime workers toward dangerous levels of exhaustion. But a newer and less obvious source of fatigue is showing up in...