Commercial divers have very dangerous work environments. Each dive could result in a fatal encounter with marine life or an equipment failure that puts them in jeopardy.Another risk for commercial divers is undercurrents. These currents form naturally to maintain the...
It doesn't matter whether you are skippering a small boat or serving as a captain to a large ship. The one thing that the individual charged with navigating a water vessel most dreads is operating it in rough seas. Doing this puts crew and passengers at a significant...
If you asked any group of seafarers to describe all the adverse events that can happen to injure them or make them ill on the high seas, chances are that the answers you'd get would be quite varied.But they probably would not include any of the mental health woes that...
A life at sea is, as legend has it, full of untold riches for the right adventurer. But the reality for modern sailors is often untold dangers, as operating and working on large cargo vessels remains one of the most problematic careers for U.S.-based workers.One of...
Injured crew members and the survivors of others who were killed in a U.S. Navy destroyer crash off the coast of Japan two years ago filed a lawsuit against the Japanese company Nippon Yuson (NYK) Line last month in New Orleans.The plaintiffs' lawsuit details how they...
If you are new to the seafaring world, you may be unaware of the services and amenities offered by the International Seafarers' Center in Port Newark, New Jersey. As part of The Seamen's Church Institute, a service agency dedicated to meeting mariners' needs, the...
Working on a cruise ship might seem like a fun opportunity to see the world and experience freedom, but it comes with challenges. As a crew ship member, you’ll experience highs and lows.You’ll have to work every single day of your contract, depending on...
Working in the maritime industry can be one of the most rewarding careers. It is also one of the most dangerous jobs you can hold. Maritime accidents happen all too often, just like accidents on construction sites. If you are a maritime worker, it's important to do...
Maritime law may seem like such an irrelevant topic to you if you do not work on a vessel and spend little time boating or traveling by cruise ship. Yet as a resident of Manhattan, you may very well encounter situations where maritime law comes into play without you...
A lot of factors can contribute to maritime accidents, which in many cases can be avoided by taking the proper steps. Understanding these factors is crucial to prevent future accidents, while also ensuring that workers aboard sea-faring vessels have the right...