Communicable Diseases on Commercial Fishing Vessels
Commercial fishing vessels are vital to an industry that sustains nations and provides livelihoods. However, this lifestyle routinely exposes workers…
Dangers of Commercial Fishing
If you’ve ever seen reality shows about commercial fishing, you can begin to understand what makes this job so dangerous….
Top 5 Injuries on Fishing Vessels
Half of all marine accidents involve commercial fishing boats,1 research suggests, while, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC),…
Barge, Ship Collision Leaks 168,000 Gallons of Bunker Fuel Into Galveston Bay
A ship and barge collided in the Houston Ship Channel near the Texas City Dike on March 22, causing almost…
Maritime Attorneys Offer Boat Safety Tips
Whether you’re hitting the water for a job or pleasure, staying safe on summer boat trips is easy with these…
Captain of Fishing Boat That Sank in Alaska, Hailed As Hero
The captain of a commercial fishing vessel that sank off the coast of Alaska last week is being credited with…
Oil Spill Responders to Hold Terrebone Parish Community Open House
Representatives from BP, the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Wildlife and Fisheries, the Environmental Protection Agency and other state and partner…
For Fishermen Wives, BP Oil Spill Brings Back Nightmares of Katrina
Depression rates are up, and so are incidences of domestic violence in St. Bernard Parish in Louisiana. This was one…