Legal Representation For Matters Involving Maritime Ownership, Transactions And Maritime Personal Injury
Recent updates to lifejacket regulations have introduced stricter requirements for boaters. These changes aim to improve safety and reduce drowning incidents. Connecticut law requires children under the age of 13 to wear a lifejacket at all times while on a boat. Some...
Embarking on a worldwide trip on your yacht is an exciting adventure that requires careful preparation, especially when it comes to having the right documentation. Ensuring you have all necessary papers in order is essential for smooth sailing across various...
Buying a previously-owned yacht can be an exciting venture, but it is essential to conduct thorough checks before making the purchase. The possibility of structural issues or operational failures can lead to fatal accidents when you take the yacht out to sail. Here...
Owning a yacht can be an exhilarating experience, but it comes with its fair share of legal responsibilities and risks. As a first-time yacht owner, sooner is better when it comes to addressing these potential hurdles. By going into your first yacht transaction with...
With insurance prices in the millions of dollars, having insurance for your yacht is critical to ensure that you are protecting the investment that you have made in your ship. Although it may not be something you think of often, your insurance could potentially be...
The Coast Guard caught and ended the illegal operation of a charter vessel last year. These illegal operations carry harsh penalties due to the danger they pose to the public. In the example mentioned above, the Coast Guard and Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office...
Sending money electronically or via wire-transfers has its risks. This is especially true when it comes to large amounts of money. As technology makes it much easier for criminals to defraud people, including yacht buyers and sellers, it is critical to understand how...
The Coast Guard Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance (CVC) has issued new work instructions for its Small Passenger Vessel Risk Based Inspection Program, according to the Coast Guard Maritime Commons blog. The instructions provide inspection program guidance to...
When the United Kingdom (UK) left the European Union (EU) on December 31st of 2020, owners of yachts registered in the UK faced a great deal of uncertainty on their Value Added Tax (VAT) liabilities. To clarify the complexity of post-Brexit VAT status, a consortium of...
Now that summer is just around the corner and people are ready for a long-awaited vacation, the U.S. Coast Guard expects increased boating traffic in San Francisco’s Bay Area. Many tourists likely will flock to Northern California once coronavirus restrictions lift on...
