Emergency response to a hurricane or other maritime disaster cannot be an afterthought. Effective response requires deliberate planning before an incident occurs, followed by coordinated, strategic action afterward. For individuals and businesses alike, piecing things back together after a marine casualty can be complex, time-sensitive, and resource-intensive.
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Piecing things back together following a natural disaster, such as Hurricane Ida, can be a time-consuming and stressful process for individuals and companies alike.
For those in the maritime industry, there are a number of unique factors to be mindful of when assessing the extent and scope of damage. Below are some helpful tips from Jones Walker’s maritime emergency and casualty response team for responding to an emergency:Continue Reading Best Practices when Responding to a Maritime Disaster
Following a major hurricane or other extreme weather event, vessel owners and operators may face liability for failure to perform their agreed contracts or for liability arising from an allision or collision. When such major hurricanes strike, to escape liability, vessel owners and operators may take advantage of two doctrines: (1) force majeure; and (2) the inevitable accident/ Act of God defense. Below we explain those doctrines and the burden of proof for each.
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