Last month’s fire on the Navy ship Bonhomme Richard was, unfortunately, nothing new for either the Navy or California’s coastal waters. If they know what caused the fire on the amphibious assault ship, they have yet to tell the public. They have, however, announced a...
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) 2020 has improved the shipping industry six months after its implementation on January 1, 2020, but the industry panel still expects an increase in dispute cases. In California, the regulation primarily sought to curb...
Workers compensation for maritime workers in California is much different from those who suffer work injuries on the mainland. Workers compensation laws in the 50 states are based on a different payment schedule that precludes the opportunity to file for long-term...
Many California residents are working from home right now, which brings up several issues, including making sure that the information they work with remains secure. For this reason, the maritime industry may need to address cybersecurity issues. Otherwise, the...
Companies who work in the state's maritime industry may already know that they could have some dealings with the California Public Utility Commission. Those dealings may not always be amicable, and a business could end up involved in licensing or regulatory disputes...
Like people across the country, some Long Beach residents take cruises. Other people may charter smaller boats for their vacations. What happens if someone dies as the result of negligence while on one of these vessels during those trips? The answer may lie in the...
The price of everything is going up, and it affects nearly every business, including the state's maritime industry. Even California ports are struggling to stay competitive when it comes to leasing space. One of the primary reasons is the Clean Air Action Plan.Energy...
Nearly every industry relies on technology in some fashion these days. The maritime industry is no exception, which makes it as vulnerable to cyberattacks as any other industry here in California or elsewhere. Those attacks could put workers in danger, cause damage to...
The federal government closely regulates the movement of goods in and out of the nation's ports, including those here in California. One of the regulatory agencies anyone in the industry must deal with is the Federal Maritime Commission. Understanding its role in...
As a maritime worker in Long Beach, you know full well that many of the same standards and practices that apply to most industries have no place in your line of work. That includes the many guidelines in place providing you with workplace protections (such as injury...
