Getting hurt at work is serious business, especially when you're miles from shore with limited medical help. Maritime workers face these dangers every day, trusting their employers to keep vessels safe. When ships fail safety standards, the consequences can be...
An afternoon on the water can quickly turn tragic when a drowning event occurs. For boaters, the risk is not only immediate but long-lasting. Oxygen deprivation during a near drowning can lead to an acquired brain injury, a condition that changes lives well beyond...
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a silent threat that many boaters may not think about until it is too late. While people often associate carbon monoxide poisoning with household incidents involving faulty furnaces or cars left running in garages, boats present their own...
Maritime and dock workers play a pivotal role in California’s economy. However, the nature of their work is also one of the riskiest and most dangerous, with regular exposure to harsh weather and heavy machinery accidents. Here are the five common types of injuries in...
When maritime professionals fall or get knocked overboard, they are at extreme risk. Particularly in cases where people do not consistently use personal flotation devices, going overboard could result in a professional drowning. Thankfully, others onboard the vessel...
In California, commercial fishing is more than a profession—it is a way of life for many. Unfortunately, the inherent risks of this demanding job are considerable, from rough seas to heavy equipment accidents. When injuries happen, fishermen often face mounting...
Boating incidents can cause severe injury, emotional trauma or death. The sad reality about many boating incidents is that people could prevent them with better conduct when operating boats and other aquatic vessels. Some boating incidents are the result of factors...
Losing your ability to hear clearly can change so much in your life. Certain jobs may become impossible because you don’t have the ability to easily hear the signs of danger or what people are saying. You may no longer be able to enjoy concerts, the theatre and music...
For commercial fishermen and other maritime workers, social media can seem like a harmless way to stay connected with friends and family, especially if they’re working far from home. However, if you are a maritime worker and you have recently suffered a work-related...
Those who work in the maritime industry faces numerous challenges, one of the most significant being crew fatigue. Fatigue among seafarers is a pervasive issue that can compromise safety, increase the likelihood of human error and elevate the risk of maritime...
