A fire aboard a vessel, whether at sea or in port, can be disastrous, severely damaging the ship and putting members of the crew at risk of severe injury and even death. One type of vessel that is particularly at risk of onboard fires is the ...
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Longshoremen, stevedores and other dockworkers load and unload the cargo transported by vessels. This work involves operating a number of heavy equipment, including cranes and forklifts. Like all maritime work, there is always the potential for ...
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Six people are confirmed dead and seven are missing and presumed dead after the Seacor Power lift boat capsized in a storm in the Gulf on April 13. Six people were rescued by the Coast Guard and The accident occurred about 8 miles from the ...
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We don’t have to tell you that maritime work is full of risks. When employers and employees ignore proper safety rules and practices, serious accidents can occur that result in catastrophic injuries. Amputation injuries are one type of ...
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Dredging vessels, or dredgers, play a vital role in today’s maritime industry. Dredgers are used to remove sediments and debris from the bottom of lakes, rivers, harbors, and other bodies of water. This is important to keeping a waterway ...
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Burn injuries are among the most common — and serious — maritime accidents. These types of injuries can result in permanent disfigurement, disability and even death. Common causes of maritime burn injuries include: Fires Explosions Flammable ...
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Underwater welders play an important role in today’s offshore energy industry. They help construct, maintain, and repair underwater pipelines, the underwater sections of offshore drilling platforms, vessels of all types, canal locks and ...
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Working in the maritime industry often means working under less than great situations. For example, on a vessel, in a port, or on an offshore drilling platform. In such an environment, even minor maritime accidents can have big consequences, ...
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Lifting machinery — gantry cranes, general cargo crane, provision crane, derrick, etc. — is used to transfer cargo and personnel in port facilities, aboard vessels, and offshore drilling platforms. They are critical in many maritime operations. ...
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As we head into 2021, we want to reflect on what a year 2020 was for the maritime industry. Here’s a rundown of some of the top maritime news stories of the past year: COVID-19 Outbreak Undoubtedly, the biggest maritime news story of 2020 ...
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Lambert Zainey wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season! Yes, it’s that time of year again — time to buy those presents for the maritime worker on your gift list. With so many great items to choose from, we’d thought we’d give ...
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Barges are critical to the nation’s economy, transporting vital cargos between inland and sea ports. If you ask America’s barge workers, they’ll tell you that working on a barge is a great job but one with a lot of challenges. ...
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