4 Most Frequent Jones Act Mistakes to Avoid
The Jones Act, or Merchant Marine Act of 1920, not only protects the US maritime industry, but it protects the…
Potential Injuries Maritime Cooks and Ship Stewards Face
Maritime workers are not just those who navigate the ship, handle the cargo, or pull the fishing nets. Also included…
U.S. Ship-Breakers’ Guide to Workplace Injuries
Ship-breaking is known as the most dangerous maritime job, and may even be the most dangerous job in the world….
Everything You Need to Know About Asbestos Exposure in the Maritime Industry
Asbestos exposure has long been a concern for workers in the maritime industry. Rather than an 8-hour workday, they’re in…
5 Reasons to Always Report a Maritime Injury Immediately
There were 87 fatal injuries and about 11,000 nonfatal occupational injuries involving maritime industry workers between 2011 and 2017, according…
Everything You Need to Know About Maritime Head Injuries
Head injuries commonly occur in the maritime industry and can cause life-threatening and life-changing injuries. Accidental head trauma can lead…
Statutes of Limitations Every Maritime Worker Needs to Know
There are statutes of limitation for maritime claims, meaning there is a limited window of time during which you can…
7 Common Military Sealift Command Injuries
The Military Sealift Command is responsible for all Department of Defense (DOD) transport of ocean cargo. The fleet of Military…