A federal whistleblower investigation has determined that Maersk Line Limited suspended and terminated a seaman illegally after the seaman reported numerous safety concerns about a company vessel to the US Coast Guard.
The US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) determined Maersk Line’s termination of the seaman violated the federal Seaman’s Protection Act.
Seaman may report concerns directly to the USCG and are not required to follow any company policy that...