Maritime Accidents

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...

When maritime workers in New York are injured in on-the-job accidents or develop illnesses after being exposed to toxic substances in the workplace, they can file workers’ compensation claims because they are covered by the federal Longshore and Harbor Workers’...

Thousands of New York and New Jersey residents take cruises each year, and unfortunately some of them are injured or become ill while at sea. In some cases, dozens or even hundreds of crew members and passengers develop the same illness. Infectious diseases spread...

Most jobs involve some risks, and working at sea is no exception. However, seafaring jobs involve unique hazards that can lead to serious injuries and even fatalities. Slips, trips and falls Due to the unpredictable nature of a ship’s deck, it can be easy for workers...