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Protecting U.S. Mariner Jobs: Proposal to Close Jones Act Loopholes That Allow Foreigners to Take Good American JobsCongressman John Garamendi (D-Calif.) has introduced the “Close Agency Loopholes to the Jones Act” bill that would close the loopholes in the Jones Act created by “letter rulings” from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Chosen to Perform Subseainstallation Work For New York Area Ocean Facilities Wind Generation ProjectsWind Energy
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How the Maritime and Construction Industries and Labor Will Benefit From Offshore Wind Energy ProductionOffshore wind turbine production is set to spike the economy with many jobs coming to several states on the east coast. Construction workers, we wish for safety
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Offshore Floating Wind Farm Proposed Off of Washington StateTrident Winds Inc. has requested a United States OCS renewable energy lease. Learn more about what this means and stay updated on this project here.
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Injured Navy Personnel and Families of the Deceased Crew from the USS John S. McCain Collision with Alnic MC Have A Limited Time To Assert Claims against Alnic for Its Fault In Causing the Event—the Deadline for Filing Claims is June 15, 2018The owners of the Alnic have filed a limitation action to prevent those injured on USS John S. McCain from getting compensation for the August 2017 crash.
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Maritime Workers Are Owed Compensation for Repetitive Motion InjuriesRepetitive motion injuries can have lifelong effects on maritime workers. Discover common causes and remedies for cumulative trauma disorders.
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What to Do If a Lifeboat Accident Is Responsible for a Maritime InjuryImproper launch or recovery of a lifeboat can cause fatal injuries for maritime employees. Discover the common causes and remedies for lifeboat accidents.
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Compensation for Maritime Workers Who Have Suffered Spinal Cord InjuriesMaritime workers are at significant risk of spinal cord injuries. Discover how to get compensation for lost income, medical bills, and other costs.
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Elements of Successfully Proving a Jones Act Negligence CaseAre you prepared to file a negligence claim against a shipowner? Discover what you need to do in order to succeed in your Jones Act negligence case.
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Jones Act vs Longshore Harbor Workers Compensation ActTo make a fair recovery, you need to know which maritime injury law applies to you. Find out when the Jones Act applies and when the LHWCA applies here.