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Container ships are responsible for transporting around 90% of the world’s goods. Thousands of them sail the seas every single day, and these kinds of ships provide work for hundreds of thousands of sailors and crew. They also claim the lives of thousands. Some...

Cruises are a very popular way to spend a vacation, spend some time away, and see far away places while enjoying the ride there and back. On a ship alongside thousands of people, accidents are known to happen. Cruise lines know "operational mishaps," occur: sometimes...

It’s a fantastic feeling sailing away and working on a cruise ship in the summer. Don’t go to sea in the hurricane season without taking safety measures and educating everyone on your boat. Miami’s top maritime law attorney Irwin Law has some precautions to make your...

The best way to deal with fires on board cargo ships is to have precautionary measures in place to prevent them from occurring in the first place. Despite the advances in technological resources, shipping accidents are on the rise, which makes marine safety a critical...

We understand that you likely don’t want to sit down and stare at a deal for hours trying to figure out what a contract means. Most people do not, and that is why here at Irwin Law Firm in Miami, we are here to help. If you would like help in reading a contract or...

With the Miami summer upon us, we're looking forward to enjoying the sun and ocean waves from a boat deck with friends and family. While it's easy to give into vacation-mentality escapism on these relaxing getaways, it's essential to keep safety precautions in mind....

Growing up in a city like Miami opens up many opportunities to pursue water sports and recreational activities. Regardless of the experience level, the practice of aquatic activities increases the exposure to accidents in the open sea. For that very reason, we’d like...