Blue-water mariners are employees who go out on the open ocean as part of their regular job responsibilities. They may work on container ships, oil transportation vessels or even cruise ships. They may face a host of different hazards on the job, from injuries caused...
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...
New York maritime workers face unique risks in their occupation. Whether they are aboard ships, fishing vessels, or involved in port operations, their safety and well-being are paramount. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) plays a crucial role in helping them to...
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’...
When covered New York employees are injured in on-the-job accidents, they usually receive benefits under the state’s workers’ compensation program. However, workers in some specialized fields are protected by federal rather than state laws. For many maritime workers,...
New York residents who take cruise vacations often purchase travel health insurance, but this coverage does them little good if there are no doctors available to deal with medical emergencies. This is what appears to have happened when a cruise ship visited the...
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...
Passengers boarding cruise ships in New York City and at other ports don't embark while worrying about potential dangers. Instead, they anticipate relaxing days at sea and fascinating ports. An increasing number of cruise lines are offering passengers journeys to...