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.
Seaman status under the Jones Act also requires that an employee spend a significant amount of time upon the vessel. One federal court has stated that an employee must spend no less than 30% of his or her time onboard to qualify. While this 30% figure is useful as a rule of thumb, it is by no means determinative.