Hypothermia can be a very dangerous condition. It is possible for people to recover, but this can also be a fatal condition, especially when it is not treated quickly. Hypothermia happens when your body temperature plummets quickly and your body cannot produce enough...
Dock workers play an important role in the shipping industry because they load cargo onto ships and unload it. These workers deserve a safe work environment so they can go home to their loved ones. Many risks come with this industry. Employers should have a clear...
There are a number of federal laws and regulations in place to protect and provide benefits to people who earn their living in the vast maritime industry. Probably the best-known of these is the Jones Act. Among the many things that this law, which is over a century...
Every occupation has its share of risks and hazards and the maritime industry is no exception. If you are a maritime worker, it is important that you acquaint yourself with important statutes of limitations that apply to maritime claims. Maritime claims differ from...
For offshore workers, getting to and from a job can be a stressful and dangerous pursuit. Transportation incidents are among the top causes of injury and death among offshore workers, and they can occur at any time. The further out the platform or rig is, the greater...
Maritime vessels are often worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. They have to be kept in pristine condition to remain safe to operate out on the open ocean. Owners invest significantly in their initial purchase and in their maintenance. Sometimes, maritime...
When you’re working on or around vessels, one of the things to consider is if you have and can use Stop Work Authority (SWA). Stop Work Authority is a program that provides contracted workers and employees with a right to stop working if they perceive behaviors or...
Millions of injuries and fatalities from maritime accidents are reported every year. For most of these incidents, fatigue among workers is a leading cause. Workers in the maritime industry are sometimes subjected to irregular and extended shifts, given the nature of...
Perhaps you were on your way to work on a small boat operated by a professional when the storm blew up and you got swept overboard. Perhaps it was contact with swinging supplies that threw you off the side of an oil rig. When someone working out on the open ocean has...
There are cases when two ships are going to cross paths and it is clear that there could be a collision. Ideally, the ship that does not have the right of way will see the danger in time to move or alter its course before the crash happens. Naturally, this doesn't...
