Apr 12, 2023 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Workplace Safety
Maritime workers face hazardous conditions on an almost-daily basis. One of the primary hazards is toxic chemical exposure. Chemicals are used throughout the maritime industry for various purposes. Lax training, safety precautions, and protective gear when working...
Apr 7, 2023 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, Workplace Accident, Workplace Safety
Ship breaking is the process of dismantling old ships for parts or scrap metal. It is a dangerous and polluting industry, and it is often carried out in unsafe conditions. According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), injuries among...
Apr 4, 2023 | Offshore Accident, Personal Injury, Workplace Accident
One of the most significant risks for workers in the maritime industry is slip, trip, and fall accidents. Ships, docks, and ports all have surfaces that can be slippery when wet. Ships also are in continuous movement, which can make already slick surfaces even more...
Apr 3, 2023 | Offshore Accident, Personal Injury, Workplace Accident
Tankers are merchant vessels that carry liquids or gasses in large quantities. Most often, these massive ships carry crude oil, petroleum, or liquefied natural gas in large quantities. If an oil tanker accident happens, the results are catastrophic. Oil tanker...
Mar 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
Every day, ports across the United States load, unload, and move cargo. To accomplish this, they use a variety of equipment including large and small cranes, conveyors, and forklifts. Large cranes are used to hoist cargo on and off of cargo ships. Cranes lift heavy...