What are the chances of your boat hitting a whale? New research suggests the odds might be higher than you think.Vessels have hit about 15 percent of the humpback whales feeding in the Gulf of Maine, according to a new study. And researchers believe this estimate is...
Month: April 2017
Common marine terminal fatality causes
One of the purposes of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act is to ensure that employers carry insurance that provides benefits to those in New York who load and unload ships and are injured on the job. The U.S. Department of Labor notes that not...
Liquefaction of bulk cargo can sink ships
Cargo on ships may undergo conditions much different from those that may occur on a train or in a semitrailer in New York. Even calm seas may cause significant shifting if goods are not secured, and often, there is settling of bulk cargo that may lead to a serious...
After 2 deaths, MAIB urges Clipper organizer to check race safety
In the past two years, two participants in the Clipper Round the World yacht race have died in maritime accidents. Now, Britain's Marine Accident Investigation Branch is recommending that the race's organizers review and, if necessary, revise both its shore-based...
What caused last year’s rise in Staten Island Ferry injuries?
Whether you commute by subway or ferry, it's easy to stumble while rushing through crowds to catch your ride. But ferry commuters may face a few additional hazards once they're on board. Between July and October of last year, 10 people were injured badly enough aboard...
Fatigue leads to deadly accidents at sea
While people on the roads in New York associate the dangers of fatigue with large truck drivers, this factor is actually a significant threat on the world’s oceans, as well. In fact, according to The Guardian, seaman fatigue on merchant ships could be a significant...