In a crisis, you could be forced to abandon ship – and an immersion suit could be the key to your survival. These “survival suits” are designed to help sailors and other seamen endure the waters while they await rescue. A 2020 tragedy involving a fishing boat,...
Month: June 2023
Stay safe while working on a boat this summer
Working on a boat during the summertime can be enjoyable, but it also presents unique safety challenges. Many of the same safety tips that apply to recreational boaters also apply to professional mariners, at least when it comes to “beating the heat” when working out...
How families seek justice after a wrongful death at sea
With so much recreation and enterprise occurring offshore in the San Diego area, the possibilities for injury are all but endless. Occasionally, what would have resulted in grounds for a personal injury lawsuit by someone who gets hurt offshore results in their death....
3 ways employers may expose professional divers to risk
For some people, securing the training necessary to use self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (scuba) gear or diving equipment is part of the prep work for a dream vacation. For others, it is a pathway toward a challenging and rewarding profession....