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defamation

What are the Legal Definitions of Slander and Defamation?

General Legal FAQ
Words matter — and that is never more true than in cases of slander or defamation, when one party's negative, untrue words about another cause serious harm to their reputation...
intentional tort

What is An Intentional Tort?

General Legal FAQ
When one party suffers injury due to the negligent actions of another, even when that negligence did not occur on purpose, the injured party has the right to seek compensation...
oil platform

What Happened at the Piper Alpha Oil Platform in 1988?

Petroleum Industry FAQ
Even over 30 years later, the Piper Alpha oil platform disaster has much to teach. The accounts of eyewitnesses and subsequent investigations showed steps that could have prevented the accident...
storm

What Happened at the Alexander L Kielland Drilling Platform in 1980?

Petroleum Industry FAQ
Working on oil rigs is dangerous, especially when working offshore. Terrible weather, lax safety regulations, and irresponsible supervisors may lead to major disasters. The Alexander L. Kielland disaster in 1980...
typhoon storm

What Happened at the Seacrest Drillship Disaster in 1989?

Petroleum Industry FAQ
The capsize of the Seacrest drillship disaster is one of the worst oil rig accidents in history. The ship was sunk by a massive typhoon — Typhoon Gay. 91 workers were killed...
Huge ocean swell and waves lumbering onto the Hermanus coastling during a severe winter storm.

What Happened at the Ocean Ranger Oil Rig Disaster in 1982?

Petroleum Industry FAQ
The search for oil off Canada's east coast experienced a boom in the 1960s and 1970s. Multiple wells existed and drilling platforms littered the area. The Ocean Ranger was determining how big...
Super Typhoon, tropical storm, cyclone, hurricane, tornado, over ocean.

Glomar Java Sea Drillship Disaster of 1983: Facts and Lessons Learned

Petroleum Industry FAQ
The 1983 Glomar Java Sea disaster was a drillship accident that caused 81 deaths. It shows just how dangerous offshore work can be, especially when unpredictable weather strikes. This tragic...
Storms are coming on remote offshore oil and gas rigs.

What Happened at the Bohai 2 Oil Rig Disaster in 1979?

Petroleum Industry FAQ
The Bohai 2 oil rig disaster in 1979 was a tragic event that resulted in significant loss of life and destroyed the rig itself. High winds and rough seas overwhelmed the platform,...
A huge yellow of offshore oil rig drilling platform in the gulf in sunset

Enchova Central Platform Disaster of 1984: Causes and Consequences

Petroleum Industry FAQ
The Enchova Central Platform disaster in 1984 resulted in the deaths of 42 workers. A blowout caused a high-pressure gas leak, leading to a fire and explosion that devastated the platform. The...
fire smoke disaster

The Legacy of the Mumbai High North Disaster of 2005

Petroleum Industry FAQ
The Mumbai High North platform disaster in 2005 resulted in the deaths of 22 workers and left many others injured. A fire broke out after a support vessel collided with the platform,...