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...
Your general risk of a motor vehicle or workplace accident in New York may be taken for granted to the point that you do not spend much time thinking about whether you will be affected unless one has directly affected you or someone you know. At sea, the nature of the...
While a typical commuter in New York might drive, take the subway or call for a ride-share driver, as a person who works at an offshore jobsite, your trip might necessarily be by boat. Just like the roads, the waters have lanes and routes that should be traveled, and...
As a New York seaman or construction worker on a vessel or structure owned by a petroleum company, you may be exposed to an increased risk for a burn injury. We at understand that even mild burn injuries may cause severe pain and extensive...
An employee in any occupation or facility who encounters a blaze may be in danger, but as seamen in New York probably know, the chance of injuries from a fire while on the ocean may be much greater. In addition to the possibility of being burned, there is a risk of...
Working at sea can be exciting, varied and financially rewarding. Any seagoing vessel, whether private or commercial, needs people with diverse skill sets and aptitudes for its crew. Each seaman plays their own role in keeping the ship functional and contributing to...
If you work on or around commercial vessels or platforms in New York, you should be aware that there are many accident risks. However, what are the most common types of accidents that occur on the water? According to Marine Insight, one type of accident is the barge...
Investigations are still underway to determine the exact cause of a cruise ship accident that occurred on New York’s St. Lawrence Seaway. According to reports, the accident occurred on June 18 when the cruise ship known as the Saint Laurent crashed into and "upstream...
On April 15, 1912, more than 1,500 passengers perished when the luxury ocean liner the Titanic crashed into an iceberg in the frigid North Atlantic waters and sank. While today's sea vessels are outfitted with state-of-the-art navigation and technology systems,...