Aviation accidents and incidents. The Aircraft Crashes Record Office (ACRO), a non-government organization based in Geneva, compiles statistics on aviation accidents of aircraft capable of carrying more than six passengers, excluding helicopters, balloons, and combat aircraft.
The Jones Act: Maritime Law. What is the Jones Act? The Jones Act, 46 U.S.C. 688 (1970), is an Act of Congress, which governs the liability of vessel operators and marine employers for the work-related injury or death of an employee.
The Merchant Marine Act of 1920, often called The Jones Act, required U.S.-flagged vessels to be built in the United States, owned by U.S. citizens, and documented (flagged) under the laws of the United States. It also required that all officers and 75% of the crew be U.S. citizens.