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...
The high-risk nature of offshore maritime jobs means that accidents can happen at any time, and when they do, the legal landscape can become as turbulent as the high seas themselves. For the victims, navigating the complexities of offshore accident claims can be a...
When people think of maritime injuries, they often think of things that are unique to working on a ship. They imagine workers falling overboard, getting hypothermia or being lost at sea when the ship goes down. Of course, these types of events do happen, and it’s...
No workplace is entirely safe, but maritime industry workers may be at special risk due to their extreme working conditions. However, injured seamen generally have to seek compensation under the Jones Act – not workers’ compensation. Under the Jones Act, a seaman’s...
Any workplace accident can be dangerous, as can any car accident. People face the risk of being accidentally injured every single day. There’s no way to entirely avoid this reality. With that being said, there are certainly industries and situations in which accidents...
Working at sea comes with a unique set of challenges and risks, making it one of the most demanding occupational circumstances in the world. For example, deckhands are consistently exposed to unpredictable weather, rough seas and a range of potentially dangerous...
Container ships are an integral part of global trade. They are responsible for transporting goods across long distances efficiently. While these vessels seem like marvels of modern engineering, they also pose significant dangers to the workers who operate and maintain...
If you’ve been researching your rights to compensation for a work-related injury or illness under the Jones Act, you’ve likely come across the term “vessel in navigation.” It’s important to understand how this term is defined. To be considered a “seaman” under this...
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,...
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...
