Hearing loss is a big problem in the maritime industry, affecting many workers in different jobs. Maritime work involves long exposure to loud noises from machinery, engines,

Whether you are working on a ship, in a refinery, or on an offshore drilling rig, there are many dangers on the job in the maritime industry.

Plate freezers are essential equipment on fish processing vessels, designed specifically for the rapid freezing of fish and other seafood to preserve their freshness during long voyages.

The maritime industry, known for its tough physical labor and ocean travels, also faces significant challenges with workplace safety, especially regarding physical and sexual assaults. These serious

Texas and other Gulf states provide easy access to cruise ships for fun and relaxing vacations. Yet, there are times when passengers could be involved in offshore

Workers employed on commercial fishing boats must not only deal with dangerous weather, long hours, and a hazardous workplace; they must also engage in intensive manual labor.

One type of injury that many maritime workers face is injury to the spinal cord. Spinal cord injuries, also known as SCIs, can be so serious that

Maritime workers employed on fishing trawlers have a much higher mortality rate than all other workers in the U.S. Part of the reason for this is the