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Cruise Ship Crew Members: On-the-Job Risks and Options for Work-Related Injuries When you take a job—any job, anywhere—you expect the working environment to be safe. Unfortunately, as many cruise ship workers can attest, this expectation isn’t always fulfilled. Although sailing…
Coverage, Eligibility, and Recovery Options of the Defense Base Act As a nation, we take pride in our government and military’s ability to defend our freedoms and rights, both in this country and abroad. However, in certain situations, the U.S….
Maintenance Benefits and Cure Compensation: Your Relief After a Maritime Injury Maritime work offers a rewarding yet often hazardous career opportunity for many men and women in Texas. In addition to the inherent dangers of an offshore work environment, maritime…
The Exposure Risks From Maritime Chemicals and Toxic Materials According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, hazardous chemicals include any chemical, asphyxiant, combustible dust, pyrophoric gas, or hazard which can cause physical damage or health concerns when exposed to…
You Were Hurt When Two Vessels Collided—Here’s What Happens Next Ever since the days of Columbus, Magellan, and Sir Francis Drake, traveling the oceans has been an extremely dangerous endeavor. There are countless ways that living on a vessel can…
Chopper Crash Causes and Risks in the Maritime Industry You may not realize this, but helicopters are essential to maritime work. These flying transports keep things moving and are commonly used to shuttle supplies, resources, and manpower from shore to…
An In-Depth Account of Potential Injuries Sustained by Maritime Divers One type of maritime employee who is often overlooked is the maritime diver. These brave men and women risk their lives on a daily basis to service boats and oil…
Ahead of the Game: Common Maritime Brain and Head There’s really no other way to say it: maritime work is dangerous. Whether you work on a freighter, barge, tanker, supply ship, or tugboat, there’s always the possibility for a maritime…
