Understanding and Addressing Plate Freezer Accidents
Plate freezers are essential equipment on fish processing vessels, designed specifically for the rapid freezing of fish and other seafood…
Incidents of Physical and Sexual Assault in Maritime Work
The maritime industry, known for its tough physical labor and ocean travels, also faces significant challenges with workplace safety, especially…
Cruise Ship Offshore Accidents and Injuries: Proving Negligence Is Important
Texas and other Gulf states provide easy access to cruise ships for fun and relaxing vacations. Yet, there are times…
Commercial Fishermen Muscle and Tendon Injuries
Workers employed on commercial fishing boats must not only deal with dangerous weather, long hours, and a hazardous workplace; they…
Maritime Spinal Cord Injuries
One type of injury that many maritime workers face is injury to the spinal cord. Spinal cord injuries, also known…
Trawl Winch Injuries
Maritime workers employed on fishing trawlers have a much higher mortality rate than all other workers in the U.S. Part…
Shipboard Fires
Shipboard fires are one of the most dangerous and potentially catastrophic incidents at sea. Ship fires prevent unique challenges for…
Maritime Aviation Accidents and Injuries
Maritime aviation plays an indispensable role in the global transportation network, facilitating critical operations from offshore helicopter services in oil…