Look, I run a family business. We’ve been doing this life – the hauling of cargo, the repairs, the keeping the water running – since before some of these fancy tech dreams were even written down. You deal with maritime law every day when you’re out there: a bad tide, a dodgy fender-bender, a shipment […]
Month: May 2026
The Digital Dread: How A Hack Can Sink Your Ship – And What the Law Doesn’t Tell You
Right, settle down. Lads. Listen up. I’ve seen my share of mess in this industry. Seen claims over dodgy cargo, faced off against competitors who think they can cheat a man out of his honest graft. I know how quick it is for legal problems to turn a good family business into nothing but scrap […]
FuelEU Maritime 2026: Compliance Roadmap
Executive Summary: Starting January 1, 2026, the EU’s FuelEU Maritime regulation imposes strict greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity limits on all ships above 5,000 gross tons calling at EU ports. Non-compliance carries heavy penalties – up to €2,400 per 24 hours of non-compliance. This compliance roadmap explains your obligations and strategic options.
Jones Act vs. OCSLA: Seaman Status Determination
Executive Summary: Whether an offshore worker qualifies as a “seaman” under the Jones Act or as an offshore employee under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) often determines whether they receive lifetime compensation or limited federal benefits. The distinction rests on seaman status – one of the most litigated issues in maritime law.