Heat-Related Illness and Maritime Workers Maritime and offshore workers are exposed to many severe weather conditions. During the hottest months of the year, these workers are at

The U.S. Coast Guard announced Monday morning they believe the missing U.S.-flagged El Faro container ship likely sank.  The search for the 33 people, 28 Americans and

The latest information suggests that El Faro, a 40-year-old cargo ship, sunk near the Bahamas on its last voyage to Puerto Rico.  As reported by CNN, former

Given the weather information that was available before El Faro’s last voyage, many have questioned why the ship’s Captain would choose to brave what was then tropical

As of 1 p.m. Monday, the Houston Ship Channel has remained closed to ships because two vessels are partially submerged after an incident.  The U.S. Coast Guard

A federal judge for the Middle District of Florida has ordered all claims related to El Faro sinking to be filed with that court by December 21,

Roughly one-third of the 20,000 Filipino maritime academy graduates a year use illegal recruiting agencies to gain employment on ships.  With an oversaturated market and desperate for

A crewmember’s legs were amputated after he fell off a barge November 10 near Port Canaveral, Fl. The U.S. Coast Guard said the unidentified man, who they