Falls from heights are one of the most serious hazards longshore workers face while working aboard vessels. Whether it’s from ladders, gangways, cargo holds, or elevated platforms, falls often result in catastrophic injuries or fatalities. Shipowners have a clear...
Anchor handling is a critical operation performed by offshore vessels, especially those involved in the oil and gas industry. The task typically involves deploying, recovering, and repositioning anchors used to stabilize rigs, platforms, or other vessels. While...
There was a deadly boat crash in Osage County, Missouri on September 1, 2024. According to reports, a 2002 Gator Boat boat was operating on the Gasconade River, near Pointers Creek. The boat struck a root wad, before striking a rock bluff. The boat's operator, as...
Understanding Commercial Vessel Collisions in Corpus Christi With its bustling port and high volume of maritime traffic, Corpus Christi, Texas, sees frequent movement of cargo ships, tankers, barges, and commercial fishing vessels. Unfortunately, with so many vessels...
Longshore workers face significant risks while working in maritime environments, often dealing with heavy machinery, cargo, and dangerous vessel conditions. When injuries occur, workers and their families may be left wondering how they will manage medical expenses,...
Longshore workers perform critical tasks in the maritime industry, including the loading and unloading of cargo and the operation of heavy equipment. Unfortunately, this work often exposes them to dangerous conditions aboard vessels. Shipowners have legal...
Fishing tournaments are often lively, well-attended events drawing spectators, family members, volunteers, and media to docks, piers, and staging areas. But when a boating accident or equipment mishap occurs, injuries aren’t limited to competitors. Bystanders — people...
Vessel collisions are one of the most serious types of maritime accidents, often resulting in extensive property damage, environmental harm, and significant injuries or loss of life. These incidents can occur in busy shipping lanes, near ports, or even in open waters...
Maritime workers often face numerous hazards while working on ships, offshore platforms, or at port facilities, and one of the more serious dangers is the risk of chemical burns. Exposure to hazardous chemicals can occur in various maritime environments, such as...
There was a deadly boating accident on Lake Tyler in Smith County, on August 17, 2024. According to authorities, a fishing boat collided a flat bottomed boat while coming around a canal on Lake Tyler. Three people were on board the boat that was struck. One man,...