Underwater welding is a career that requires extensive training, specialized skills and a sense of adventure. It can be a lot more dangerous than most welding jobs, but underwater welders – particularly those who work offshore, are typically well-compensated for their...
Professional divers are among the most satisfied professionals in the country. They generally report high levels of personal satisfaction and fulfillment from their jobs while also earning a pretty decent wage. In California, the average salary for professional divers...
On a ship, it’s always possible that accidents could happen. You’re exposed to the elements, heavy equipment, slick areas and other hazards that could open you up to the risk of injury. Your employer’s responsibility is to make sure that everyone working in the crew...
If you work in the maritime industry, you are fully aware that the work is dangerous. You realize that all it takes is a single mistake for you to end up in a serious accident. Unfortunately, it’s the mistakes you may make after your injury that could cost you...
The sea is a dangerous place. As such, injured seamen have compensation available to them that goes beyond the basics of traditional workers’ compensation benefits -- including the right to “maintenance and cure.” Understanding your rights to maintenance and cure can...
If you are hurt while offshore working for an employer, it’s important that you’re able to pursue compensation. Through the Jones Act, you may be able to seek compensation for any negligence of your employer. You may also be able to seek compensation if the vessel you...
When you get injured at work on a normal job, you’re generally covered under workers’ compensation rules -- but that’s not true for seamen. Despite the dangers of their industry, maritime workers usually don’t qualify for workers’ compensation benefits after an...
