Workers on oil rigs, ships, and other vessels regularly face harsh conditions. Personal protective equipment is an integral part of the safety protocol for these workers. One of the critical items that they need is slip-resistant shoes. Other items are also necessary...
Offshore accidents
4 tips for keeping offshore workers safe
Most industries and employment types involve various risks. However, working offshore can present unique challenges. For instance, platforms may be surrounded by water and exposed to the elements. Fires, spills and explosions are just some of the potential hazards...
Danger to Gulf of Mexico Platforms from Hurricane Nicholas
As Tropical Storm Nicholas headed to the shore, many companies became concerned over the safety of their offshore workers. It is expected that at the time the storm hits the Texas Coast it will be upgraded to a hurricane. As a result, many oil and production...
Limited Vessel Traffic at Port of Corpus Christi in Preparation for Tropical Storm
As Tropical Storm Nicholas prepared to make landfall, the United States Coast Guard took the affirmative steps to limit vessel traffic at the Port of Corpus Christi. It is expected that at the time the storm hits the Texas Coast it will be upgraded to a hurricane. ...
Crew Member Falls Overboard from Fishing Vessel Moon Glow in Gulf of Mexico
A crew member on the fishing ship Moon Glow fell overboard late on September 2, 2021. According to reports, the crew member was attempting to free fishing nets which had become entangled in the ship's propeller when he fell overboard. At the time, the ship was about...
How do you get better after an offshore accident?
Many people want to know how much their workplace accident is worth, but something even more important is understanding how you’re going to get better and what your life is going to be like in the future. Settling your case for a fair amount of compensation gives you...
Why are offshore worker fatalities being underreported?
After the BP Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill in 2010, the U.S. government created the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE). The agency was tasked with improving the safety of offshore oil and gas workers as well as enforcing environmental...
Crew on Noble Globetrotter II Stranded in Gulf of Mexico during Hurricane Ida
There are new reports that crew members on board Noble's Globetrotter II drill ship are stranded in the Gulf of Mexico following Hurricane Ida. Over the past week, countless oil and offshore companies made the decision to evacuate personnel for safety concerns. ...
Danger to Offshore Platform Workers from Hurricane Ida
As Hurricane Ida grew in strength over the past week, many oil and production companies evacuated their workers to shore. Many wells were shut-in as companies began the preparations for the approaching storm. The storm's intensity is expected to bring winds well...
Pemex Oil Platform Fire Likely Caused by Gas Leak
The CEO of PEMEX has indicated that the deadly fire on the company's E-KU-A2 platform in the Ku Maloob Zaap oil field, Bay of Campeche, was likely caused by a gas leak. A total of seven workers are believed to have been killed, although remains for two missing...