Fishing is more than a popular hobby. It is a massive industry, especially in Southern California. Thousands of workers head out in boats every day to see what they can catch and earn a living out on the ocean. For all the excitement and potential income involved in...
If you work on a ship, you don't really leave your work behind the way that a traditional worker does. You may be at sea for days, weeks or even months. Workers in offices onshore come and go every day. You certainly have downtime when you get to rest, relax or sleep,...
Being a merchant seaman in the United States can be a very lucrative career. It is also very risky, it is very demanding and you may have long hours that you have to be away from your family. Some workers are gone for weeks or months at a time. It is not an easy...
On the day you were injured, you heard bad weather was approaching. You and several of your fellow seamen asked your ship’s master to allow you to work onshore, but they refused. Now that you are out of work until you have recovered, you have no income. Changing the...
Marinas can be some of the most dangerous places to work, but they don’t have to be. With the right safety precautions and hazard prevention techniques, marinas can be safe for dock workers, boaters and others. Whether you use a personal watercraft or you are working...
It’s not an easy job to work on the docks. Dock workers face all kinds of serious injuries while working in the maritime industry, such as being crushed or exposed to toxins. Dock workers deserve to be compensated fairly if they are hurt on the job. The Longshore and...
When training to dive, whether for pleasure or to advance your career, it’s crucial to be aware of the injuries that can occur and recognize their symptoms. Non-divers may assume the biggest risk is becoming a snack for a shark. Yet, the most common dangers result...
Losing a loved one at sea or as a result of injuries sustained in a maritime accident can be a harrowing experience. While grieving the loss of your loved one, it is important that you know your legal rights. One of the most important maritime statutes is the Death on...
The majority of jobs pose certain risks of workplace injury. However, due to the nature of the work and environment, offshore workers face a heightened risk of injury. Commercial fishing has long been recognized as one of the most hazardous jobs in America, with...
Companies that operate out on the open water have different rules that apply to them than businesses back onshore. However, even vessels operating on international waters still have to comply with certain rules, especially if they take tourists out for whale watching...
