There's been a recent uptick in maritime disasters and accidents -- and industry experts are sounding the alarm. They say that the situation could actually get a lot worse.Safety concerns that have led to worldwide travel restrictions have also kept roughly 300,000...
Working at sea comes with its own challenges. No matter whether you work on a cruise liner, oil tanker or fishing vessel, all seafaring workers are united in the challenges that they face.Seafarers are often subject to high-pressure work with little room for error....
If you work on a fishing boat, you have to worry about things like repetitive motion injuries, falling overboard, accidents with machinery and vessel disasters, among other things. It's no wonder that the fatality rate among commercial fishermen is 29 times greater...
Those who spend at least 30% of their work time on a vessel in navigation are covered by the Jones Act, but they are generally not covered by workers' compensation. This is because maritime laws apply to those at sea.Normally, when a worker becomes injured in the...
The recent global health crisis poses numerous challenges to many business areas. The oyster industry is under threat because a majority of their customers are restaurants, which serve this tasty and desirable food. Many of these restaurants have either closed or...
A group of boaters in Austin, Texas, have made national news after getting much more than they bargained for when they decided to participate in a parade that was meant to show their support for the president's re-election campaign. Five of the boats sank and at least...
Any time a fisherman sets out onto the water, they put themselves at risk. For sure, the life of a commercial fisherman can be harsh, lonely and quite dangerous. Still, many are drawn to the field, perhaps because it is something that their families have always done...
Major maritime accidents happen so often that hardly a news cycle goes by without another incident being reported. From oil tankers that collide with rocks to accidents with fishing boats, the consequences of these accidents are horrible for everyone involved. But are...
People who work in the shipbuilding industry are often subjected to hazardous conditions. Employers have a duty to mitigate those hazards, but there's still a chance that accidents will occur. While it isn't always easy to address the safety issues that come with this...
Heading out on a small vessel can be a fun activity for the day; however, you must ensure that you're ready for spending time on the water. Accidents that happen on one of these smaller boats can lead to considerable injuries and possibly death if you aren't properly...