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Small boats can be fun for many but dangerous as well. U.S. Army data shows that more than 80% of all boating fatalities occur in boats that are less than 26 feet long. Individuals who skipper smaller boats generally have limited boating experience and aren't very...
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant drops in cargo volume at places such as the Port of New York and New Jersey, leading to many longshoremen being out of work. But not only has this global health crisis affected these workers, but also the 200,000 seafarers...
Longshoremen and harbor workers provide valuable services to New York and Manhattan residents by ensuring a steady supply of goods. It is excellent work with good pay, but maritime industries in general are filled with risks.Those working in harbors, on docks and at...
Commercial fishermen work in one of the country’s most dangerous industries. And anyone who has toiled aboard a fishing vessel can vouch for that while sharing and comparing stories about some of the injuries they sustained.There are the common injuries to the...
Most individuals who hear about a boat accident may think about either intoxicated or inexperienced skippers recklessly operating their water vessels. Other factors are seldom spoken about but are often to blame for some of the most severe boating accidents.The United...
Many state and federal laws, including workers' compensation coverage, protect workers if they get hurt on the job. What about seamen and others who work in New York's navigable waters, though? If you hold one of these jobs, then you may wonder what types of...
Peak lobster season has arrived in Maine, where the majority of this seafood harvest occurs from June to December. While lobster season goes year-round in the state, lobstermen along the Atlantic coast usually secure their best hauls in the summer and fall. However,...
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