Maritime workers play a critical role in the global economy, navigating vast oceans and handling complex equipment. Given the unique challenges they face, maritime law offers them
Deep sea diving offers an unparalleled glimpse into a world teeming with mysteries. Yet, lurking beneath its beauty are risks, one of the most pronounced being decompression
It goes without saying that maritime workers face various hazards to their health on a daily basis. One significant danger that lurks in the maritime environment is
Maritime occupations are physically demanding, requiring workers to perform repetitive tasks that can lead to a variety of injuries. Among the most common of these are repetitive
A port, harbor, or sea terminal can be a dangerous place to work. Heavy equipment, cranes, and cargo loading lines are all in use. Land-based cranes operate
Man overboard accidents on maritime vessels are scary and all too common. These events are the second leading contributing factor to fatalities among commercial fishermen in the
Tugboats are essential to the maritime industry because they perform a wide variety of inherently dangerous tasks to rescue stranded vessels, break up ice, and move floating
As part of the responsibilities of a maritime employer, they hold a duty to provide a safe working environment for their workers—this includes taking preventive measures to
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