Commercial diving accidents are among the most dangerous incidents that can occur in the maritime industry. When a diver is injured while working offshore, under docks, or doing ship maintenance, specific protections under maritime law may apply. Understanding these protections is critical for injured divers and their families. The first week after an offshore injury…
Whether you dive recreationally or for work, you likely already know the serious dangers that divers face. Even with the proper equipment and training, diving can still lead to severe or fatal injuries. It’s crucial that divers, especially those who regularly dive as part of their work, understand their rights under maritime law after an…
D/V CONCEPTION caught fire and sank off the coast of California in 2019. The incident killed 34 people. On December 1, 2020, the captain of the Vessel was indicted on federal manslaughter charges under The Seaman’s Manslaughter Statute, codified at 18 U.S.C. § 1115. Three years sounds like plenty until you’ve spent one of them…
During the Oct. 20, 2020 meeting of the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board, the NTSB determined the probable cause of the Sept. 2019 fire casualty aboard D/V CONCEPTION was the failure of Truth Aquatics, Inc., the owner and operator of the vessel, to provide effective oversight of the boat and crew operations. Specifically, they failed…
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has publicly released voluminous documentary evidence relating to the fire aboard D/V CONCEPTION on September 2, 2019, which resulted in the deaths of 34 people. The only survivors of the incident near Santa Cruz Island in California were five crewmembers who dove into the water for safety. Everyone else…
