If you work on the land, your employer typically must hold insurance that covers you if injured. A similar system operates if you work at sea, and it is even more comprehensive than those that apply to land. Here is how it breaks down: Maintenance When you work at...
Month: February 2023
4 risks when working on ships
If you asked the general public what the riskiest thing about working at sea was, they’d probably answer it was the risk of drowning. While falling overboard is a serious concern and can often be fatal, it can usually be prevented fairly easily (although exceptions...
Getting to a job site is a major risk for offshore workers
Working in an offshore environment is significantly different than standard employment. Workers often live in the same place where they work, frequently going weeks without seeing their loved ones. They may work incredibly long shifts in all kinds of weather and at...
Combating crew fatigue and related maritime injury risks
In any industry, fatigue raises the odds that a serious mistake will lead to job-related injuries. For instance, one study determined that roughly two-thirds of all workers claimed they had been so tired on the job that they had made errors. Another 41% added that...