Owning and working on boats brings joy and freedom. It also brings risks. The Jones Act steps in to protect you when you face dangers at sea. This federal law applies to anyone who works aboard a vessel in navigable waters. It covers captains, deckhands, engineers, and all crew members for hire. If you earn […]
Month: September 2025
Steering Through Regulations: Compliance Strategies for Maritime Operations
Steering through maritime regulations is not unlike navigating a storm: the waters shift, the horizon changes, and survival depends on vigilance, preparation, and the will to adapt. In the vast, transnational world of sea-borne trade, compliance is not a destination but a continuous course correction. Vessels carry more than cargo—they carry responsibilities etched in conventions, […]