Commercial divers don’t have the luxury of fish spotting or calm sightseeing in the reefs. Instead, these divers are tasked with maintenance, inspection, construction and repair -- among other duties -- at a myriad of locations from offshore to lakes and dams. When...
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...
The maritime industry is fundamental to the global economy. Maritime workers routinely load and offload cargo so that vessels can get goods to their final destinations. As in any other industry, maritime workers face a range of risks and dangers. Here are some of the...
Over the years, people have become more and more aware that working at sea is very dangerous. This is in part because of the fatality rate in the commercial fishing industry, which makes it one of the most dangerous jobs that a person can have. However, most workers...
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...
