Marinas can be some of the most dangerous places to work, but they don’t have to be. With the right safety precautions and hazard prevention techniques, marinas can be safe for dock workers, boaters and others. Whether you use a personal watercraft or you are working...
It’s not an easy job to work on the docks. Dock workers face all kinds of serious injuries while working in the maritime industry, such as being crushed or exposed to toxins. Dock workers deserve to be compensated fairly if they are hurt on the job. The Longshore and...
When training to dive, whether for pleasure or to advance your career, it’s crucial to be aware of the injuries that can occur and recognize their symptoms. Non-divers may assume the biggest risk is becoming a snack for a shark. Yet, the most common dangers result...
Losing a loved one at sea or as a result of injuries sustained in a maritime accident can be a harrowing experience. While grieving the loss of your loved one, it is important that you know your legal rights. One of the most important maritime statutes is the Death on...
The majority of jobs pose certain risks of workplace injury. However, due to the nature of the work and environment, offshore workers face a heightened risk of injury. Commercial fishing has long been recognized as one of the most hazardous jobs in America, with...
Companies that operate out on the open water have different rules that apply to them than businesses back onshore. However, even vessels operating on international waters still have to comply with certain rules, especially if they take tourists out for whale watching...
Work on boats, oil rigs and other water vessels is inherently dangerous work. Research shows that there is one relatively simple preventative measure that these workers can take to decrease their chances of suffering an on-the-job injury: Using personal protective...
After the Deepwater Horizon explosion in 2010, worker safety on offshore oil and gas rigs temporarily became a hot topic across the United States. However, it didn't take long for people to lose interest in this particular issue. Now, just over a decade after that...
Most people are exposed to some potential hazards in their workplace each day. However, seamen face a heightened threat of potentially deadly incidents simply because of the nature of the maritime industry. Falls are a particular source of injury among maritime...
As a maritime worker, you likely received training on the Merchant Marine Act, more commonly known as the Jones Act, or Longshore and Harbor Workers' Act (LHWCA) before starting your job or one of the first days you were working at it. These federal laws protect, at...
