A loved one’s death is difficult, to say the least. The pain becomes unbearable if the death in question is sudden and preventable. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for a seaman, just like any other professional in a high-risk occupation, to sustain fatal injuries...
Maritime safety affects the well-being of passengers aboard vessels, the crew as well as residents who live and work near water bodies. Since the sea is inherently hazardous, provisions have been made to mitigate the risks of injuries and fatalities. For instance, the...
Maritime workers often have demanding and dangerous jobs. They may be away from their families for days or weeks at a time and are at risk of severe injury or even death. Unlike those working in a land-based job, maritime workers may have more of a challenge securing...
Workers on offshore oil rigs face unique hazards. The employers must do what it takes to keep the workers safe. When this doesn’t happen, the workers can suffer catastrophic injuries. Specific hazards are present on all offshore oil rigs. While some, such as slippery...
In maritime law, two crucial pieces of legislation play a pivotal role in determining compensation for workers— the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA) and the Jones Act. These acts, though related, serve distinct purposes, and understanding their...
Crew members on smaller vessels face a unique set of challenges when navigating rough seas. The combination of high winds, rolling waves and a shifting deck can create dangerous conditions that require specific safety measures to protect both the crew and the vessel....
Safety is paramount when commercial divers are in the water near the vessel. The water may be a workplace for these professionals, but it's also an environment filled with potential hazards. Proper safety measures are mandated by law to ensure the well-being of divers...
Whether you’ve suffered an injury working in the maritime industry or while vacationing on a cruise ship, you want the best chance at filing a successful claim for compensation to cover your expenses and damages. Maritime law is very specialized – far more so than...
There are many ways that oil field workers can get gravely injured or killed on a working oil rig. That’s why safety must be the number one priority on any drilling rig. But the fact is that many companies try to save a dollar by cutting safety corners. The results...
When the weather is nice and the water seems fine, is hypothermia really an issue? The answer might surprise you. Water conducts the heat away from a human body about 25 times faster than air – and hypothermia is not just a cold water danger. Even when the sky is...
