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crew injury liability coverage offshore

Crew injury liability coverage offshore is governed by the Jones Act [JONES-ACT] and the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA) [LHWCA], which define employer liability for U.S. citizen crewmembers and maritime workers, respectively. Under the Jones Act, claims may arise from unseaworthiness or negligence, while LHWCA mandates compensation for covered injuries. The York-Antwerp Rules 2016 [YORK-ANTWERP-2016] require general average contributions for shared losses, including injur