Liabilities

Source: Jones Walker - Part I of this series outlined remedies available under the Jones Act and vessel owner liabilities. During Part II of this series, we will summarize some remedies available under the general maritime law to third-party visitors and passengers.

Source: Jones Walker - Vessel owners may have liability to their employees who become ill in the service of the ship and who may also expose other crew members. Vessel owners may also have obligations to third-party visitors and passengers exposed to COVID-19 while on board. Part I of this series will outline remedies available under the Jones Act and vessel owner liabilities.