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May

New Legislation Hopes To Strengthen Cruise Passenger Safety Laws Including Man Overboard Technology Integration

In July 2010, Congress passed the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act (“CVSSA”); legislation designed to improve the security and safety of passengers aboard cruise ships.  Under the CVSSA, vessels

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5

May

Court Affirms Seamen Wrongful Death and Personal Injury Damages Award

The Federal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals have affirmed a trial court’s damages award in a Jones Act seamen’s wrongful death and personal injury lawsuit.  The case involved an accident

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1

May

Water Related Incidents Increase Despite Boating Season Not Officially Started

Although Florida’s boating season lasts practically all year, the traditional start of boating season is marked by National Safe Boating Week in or about the end of May each year. 

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30

Apr

Carnival Sensation Cruise Ship Returns to Miami After Passenger Becomes Sick

The Carnival Sensation, a 855 foot cruise ship, returned to the Port of Miami Sunday Morning after a passenger fell ill.  The ship started its voyage the day before was

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24

Apr

Teen Injured When 32-Foot Motor Boat Hit The Scull He Was Rowing

16-year-old Dominic Pagan of West Palm Beach was injured late Friday when a 32-Foot motor boat operated by Jay Vass ran over the scull which Pagan and his racing partner

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