Maritime Accidents

Maritime workers on container ships are the foundation of global commerce. Their labor is crucial for the maintenance of ships that are responsible for transporting the vessels that carry millions of containers across the globe's seas. While modern vessels are...

There are countless hazards in a maritime work environment. Workers on cargo ships and fishing vessels are often at risk of getting swept or thrown overboard. They are at risk if the vessel capsizes due to waves or is in unseaworthy condition. They may need to handle...

Working at sea exposes maritime workers to conditions that demand reliable, well-maintained personal protective equipment (PPE). When employers fail to provide adequate PPE, the risks of an inherently dangerous job can multiply quickly.  A deckhand who lacks proper...

Longshoring and harbor work can be well-paid and rewarding. Professionals may feel a sense of pride because their job functions help keep the domestic economy functioning. They may enjoy the income and benefits that come from a demanding blue-collar career. Those...

Maritime work is demanding and can often take a toll on mental health. The nature of the job involves long hours, physical labor and exposure to various hazards. All of this can contribute to stress, anxiety and other mental health challenges. In such a high-pressure...

Working on the open seas presents some unique challenges, and one of the most significant can be the risk of hypothermia. Hypothermia is the term for a condition when someone’s body loses heat faster than it can produce it from internal thermal processes, which leads...

Container ships are large and therefore relatively efficient. They can transport huge amounts of cargo for a variety of clients simultaneously. They also provide a stable source of income for the maritime workers tasked with operating the vessel or providing security...

If someone had to create a list of what they thought were the biggest safety concerns for offshore workers, they would very likely not include the most prevalent risk. People might think of oil and gas workers and may then rush to the conclusion that explosions for...

Making a living in New Jersey shouldn't have to cost you your health. Yet, many container ship workers face daily dangerous conditions that put them at risk for serious injury, illnesses or even death. Fortunately, almost all container ship fatalities are preventable...