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You slip on a wet deck, wrench your back and report it. Your employer sends you to a doctor it selected, who clears you to work after a quick exam. Something still feels wrong, yet the paperwork says you are fine. For an injured seafarer, one medical opinion can...
Most professionals have the option of bringing a meal from home to eat during a long shift or even leaving during a lunch break to patronize a restaurant. Maritime professionals do not enjoy that luxury. They often rely on the food and water provided by their...
Getting hurt while working at sea brings a unique set of worries. You may wonder how you will pay for treatment, cover your bills and survive while you are unable to work. Maritime law offers a safety net built just for crew members. It is called maintenance and cure,...
Amputation injuries can be very severe. Many workers who do manual labor, such as those who help with loading and unloading ships, are at risk of amputation injuries, especially involving the fingers. Amputations could also involve hands, feet, arms or legs. Every...
Few evening excursions sound more romantic than a dinner cruise. There are numerous companies in Miami that offer locals and tourists alike the opportunity to enjoy a meal while the sun sets and the stars come out over the water. Dinner cruises are much shorter...
Sea-going vessels require routine maintenance and inspections to ensure that they remain seaworthy. Constant exposure to saltwater and inclement weather on the open ocean can damage even the sturdiest of materials and compromise key systems that affect the safety of...
Big ships require big engines to propel them across the seas. It stands to reason that those oversized engines will produce an oversized amount of noise. That can be a real risk to the hearing of those working directly with the engines or in close proximity to them....
Maritime professionals may face a variety of serious safety hazards on the job. The constant threat of going overboard is one of the most serious. All it takes is a slip or a foot tangled in a net for a worker to end up in the water and at risk of severe injury. Even...
A career in the maritime industry can be lucrative and rewarding, but it can also be dangerous. This is true for those who work on cargo ships, cruise vessels and other commercial ships. There’s always a chance that a worker could be injured on the job. When these...
Seafaring jobs can be physically and mentally demanding. Long hours, harsh weather and close living quarters can affect workers' health. While some illnesses may seem minor, they can become serious without proper care. Below are some of the most common illnesses that...