17.04 Explanatory: Seaworthiness Claim-Causation is a legal claim made by a seaman or maritime worker alleging that an injury or death they suffered was due to the seaworthiness of the vessel they were working on. This type of claim is often used in cases involving negligence on the part of the vessel’s owner or operator, as the vesselseaworthinessness can be seen as a contributing factor that led to the injury or death of the seaman or maritime worker. Different types of 17.04 Explanatory: Seaworthiness Claim-Causation may include claims of inadequate maintenance, insufficient crew, lack of safety equipment, faulty repair or construction, unsuitable design, improper loading, and other conditions that make a vessel unseaworthy.
17.04 EXPLANATORY: UNSEAWORTHINESS CLAIM-CAUSATION
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Unseaworthiness is a term found in case law that refers to any unsafe condition occurring on a ?vessel? that causes an injury.
An unseaworthiness claim is a type of maritime law claim. A person may file a claim against the owner of a vessel and seek the recovery of damages if the person suffered injuries due to unsafe conditions on the vessel, including unsafe tools and equipment.
In most cases, seamen or their families file unseaworthiness claims against the vessel's owner, who may also be their employer. A chartered vessel is not liable under the seaworthiness doctrine, but its owner may be held liable for negligence based on the vessel's unseaworthiness.
: not fit for a sea voyage : not seaworthy. an unseaworthy vessel.
There are three principle causes of action available to seaman who are injured or fall ill in service of the vessel: maintenance and cure, the Jones Act, and the unseaworthiness doctrine.
Examples of Unseaworthiness Some common examples include: Old, broken, or otherwise malfunctioning equipment or maintenance tools. Failure to inspect the boat and its equipment on a routine basis. Unsafe or missing ladders, handrails, steps, pathways or access points, or access equipment without adequate grip.