they received a call on Wednesday morning from the crew of the shrimp boat Matilda Tower saying a man had fallen overboard The crewmember was last seen at about 1 30 that morning A helicopter search crew was sent out and the body was spotted five miles off the coast of South Padre Island A boat crew was sent to recover the body The crewman has been identified as Tags: Jones Act View |
Additionally the maritime code of the island of Rhodes which is credited as the earliest maritime code and the customs of early Phoenicians Egyptions and Greeks played a large role While not all of the original principles of Admiralty Law still apply those that are still in use include Marine Insurance General Average Maintenance and Cure the welfare of the seaman Tags: Jones Act View |
