There was a helicopter crash in the Ocean off the coast of Norway on February 28, 2024. According to reports, the helicopter, a Sikorsky S-92, crashed with six people on board. At the time of the crash, the helicopter was performing a training mission. All six...
Offshore accidents
Navigating the Perils of Personnel Basket Transfers Offshore: A Comprehensive Guide for Maritime Safety and Legal Rights
In the intricate and hazard-laden realm of offshore operations, the transfer of personnel between vessels, platforms, and rigs stands as a critical yet perilous necessity. Among the myriad methods employed, personnel basket transfers emerge as a pivotal yet fraught...
What Challenges Do Offshore Workers Face While on the Job?
Every day you head to work, you play a vital role in Texas’s status as the nation’s top oil-producing state. You contribute to the oil and gas sector, a field that not only fuels vehicles and powers homes but also drives the economy forward. You understand the...
The Dangers Associated with Offshore Wind Farms
Offshore wind farms, hailed for their role in generating renewable energy and reducing dependence on fossil fuels, are not without their challenges and dangers. These sprawling arrays of towering turbines, anchored to the ocean floor, face unique hazards that pose...
Pinch Points on an Oil Platform
Oil platforms represent an incredible achievement of human engineering. However, the complex machinery and tight spaces inherent to these facilities introduce significant safety risks, particularly pinch points. Pinch points on oil platforms are areas in which...
The lingering threat of asbestos to shipyard workers
Shipyard workers regularly brave dangerous conditions, from falling to equipment malfunctions and fires and working in suffocating cramped spaces. Yet, there is one silent threat that is easy to miss: asbestos. Despite efforts to reduce its use, the mineral continues...
Jones Act vs. LHWCA: Understanding Your Maritime Injury Compensation Rights
If you're navigating the complexities of a maritime injury, understanding the difference between the Jones Act and the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA) is crucial for securing the compensation you deserve. Our comprehensive guide illuminates the...
3 common accidents in lashing operations and how to prevent them
Lashing operations, which involve securing containers and other cargo aboard vessels, carry inherent risks. This is due to the nature of the work, where workers often have to lift and maneuver heavy gear in confined spaces. Sometimes, they may even have to work under...
Near-drownings at offshore jobs can force people out of work
The presence of water is part of what makes offshore employment so dangerous. Drowning, particularly on the way to and from an offshore job site, has long been a top cause of maritime employee fatalities. However, not every instance where a worker ends up in the water...
What to do right after a boating accident
Boating can be thrilling and fun, but it may have various risks often associated with the water's unpredictability and human error. Because of these factors, vessel operators undergo training and certifications required by state law. During these courses or programs,...