If there is negligence or unseaworthiness, are there additional benefits?
Yes. Under Maritime law, if a crew member’s injury or illness has been caused even due to the slightest degree by unseaworthiness, the individual may recover actual damages. in addition to the basic benefits outlined above. Under Maritime law, unseaworthiness does not refer to vessels which are just about to sink, but is rather a very broad term – an unsafe place to work, including any defect or deficiency in a vessel, equipment, supervision or personnel, is a better definition. Under these circumstances, a crew member may collect damages as outlined below.
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- If there is negligence or unseaworthiness, are there additional benefits?
