by Steve Moschetta | May 4, 2016 | Case Summary, Maritime Law
A report conducted in 2012 details the effect of cell phone distractions on vessel operators. According to the Coast Guard, out of the 4,730 boating accidents in that year, 23% of accidents involved “operator inattention” or “improper lookout.” Texting and talking on...
by Steve Moschetta | Apr 26, 2016 | Maritime Law
White water rafting is a popular sport for outdoor enthusiasts, but like many “adventure sports” comes with inherent dangers. West Virginia’s popular white water rafting course is along the Gauley River – specifically a section referred to as “Pillow Rapids.” This...
by Steve Moschetta | Sep 9, 2015 | Maritime Law
In July it was announced that Kate McCue will take charge of the Celebrity cruise ship Summit as the first United States female cruise ship captain in history. The announcement comes just seven months after the Celebrity cruise line announced its first female...
by Steve Moschetta | Jul 31, 2015 | Maritime Law
Cruise Line Passengers: Know Your Rights The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has strict regulations both national and internationally that protect passengers against crimes that take place aboard a cruise ship. Though these regulations are strict, it can be...
by Steve Moschetta | Apr 1, 2015 | Maritime Law
In January of this year, a crew ship member aboard the Holland America Line cruise that disembarked from port Everglades was found guilty of sexually and physically assaulting a passenger before attempting to throw her overboard. In November of 2014, a 43 year old man...
by Steve Moschetta | May 3, 2011 | Maritime Law
In the early morning hours of April 27, 2011, four (4) barges broke free from the Carl L. Johnson, which is operated by Consol Energy. U.S. Coast Guard officials said the barges broke loose when a wire snapped as crewmembers were trying to face up (connect) to a...