Maritime Chemists Help Prevent Accidents in the Enclosed Spaces aboard Vessels
Maritime chemists are leading efforts to make onboard working conditions safer, especially in the enclosed spaces aboard vessels. Whether it’s on the seas, in port,…
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Repetitive Use Injuries Are a Common Problem for Maritime Workers
Many jobs within the maritime industries require workers to perform repetitive motions. With repetitive motion work comes the risk of repetitive motion-related injuries. While non-life-threatening,…
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Safety Tips to Prevent Deck Lifting Equipment Injuries
Lifting machinery — gantry cranes, general cargo crane, provision crane, derrick, etc. — is used to transfer cargo and personnel in port facilities, aboard vessels,…
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United States Appeals Court Refuses to Hear BP Appeals
The U.S. 5th Circuit Court voted 8-5 to not hear two BP appeals that were previously denied in March. This decision could start up the oil…
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Are You Under Surveillance After a Maritime Injury?
If you’re an injured maritime worker who’s recently filed a personal injury claim with your employer, you may be getting the feeling you’re being watched….
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How Do Bridge Allisions Occur?
Allisions are among the most serious and costly inland waterway accidents. When a river vessel strikes a structure like a bridge, the results can be…
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Dangers Commonly Faced by Shipbuilders
Shipbuilding is a dynamic industry that is essential to the strength and growth of the United States, and it plays a key role in our…
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Are Maritime Injury Settlements Taxable?
If you’re a maritime worker who was injured in an on-the-job injury that resulted from the careless actions of a co-worker or employer, the Jones…
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Study Sounds the Alarm on Struggle of Maritime Workers with Depression
Maritime work has always been risky. Bodily injuries, hypothermia and drowning are just a few of the dangers maritime workers must deal with. However, physical…
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How Do I Change Careers After a Maritime Injury?
The Jones Act, Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA), and other maritime laws provide disability benefits to maritime workers who have been injured on…
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