One of the biggest dangers to recreational boaters is boat operators who don't have the proper training. A state law that took effect on Jan. 1 is designed to improve that training. Known as "Brianna's Law," it requires people to pass a safety course before they can...
Water vessels and seamen must be insured much like a vehicle and its passengers. There is general liability coverage that covers the ship itself and any tangible property that may be on it. There's also protection and indemnity coverage that vessel operators must...
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...
The fishing industry is an important element to the U.S. economy and a significant part of east coast culture. Commercial fishing vessels are the backbone of the industry, making trips out into the open waters to bring back hauls of fish and other sea creatures. But...
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...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has long been tracking outer continental shelf worker injuries. The federal agency has required all employers who operate in these waters to report any injuring incidents that...
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...
When you hear about a boating accident on the news, it often involves a large cruise ship that came under distress due to hazardous conditions such as poor weather. Large ships sailing out in the middle of the ocean aren't the type of water vessel that's most...
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...