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The river beckons a certain type of person, calling subtly yet brazenly. And, for many of these people, the river becomes the main setting for their working lives. Such is the case with some of the crew members of river tugboats. These powerful vessels that pull ships...
While you may enjoy your job as a maritime worker in Louisiana, your occupation is not without its hazards. To protect yourself, you must have proper safety equipment. EHS Insight explores different safety equipment for maritime workers. Create a checklist of safety...
Offshore workers in Louisiana employed in the drilling fields may face serious injury risks when transferring from one rig or vessel to another. Over the years, offshore workers used a swing rope to move between vessels over the open water. However, the risks involved...
If you or a loved one experienced workplace exposure to asbestos, you should know the signs of mesothelioma. This disease causes cancerous tumors in the lining of the heart, lungs or abdomen. Understanding the symptoms of mesothelioma can ensure you will receive the...
More than 500 million tons of cargo move through Louisiana each year, making merchant marines a critical part of the state and national economies. If you are a seaman injured due to negligence while on a vessel, you may have grounds for a claim. We often help ensure...
For many people all around the world, working aboard a ship is a dream come true. Whether they do so as public servants or for private entities, the challenge of navigating the sea and the opportunity to travel remains a call they cannot ignore. Yet, there are risks...
The Jones Act is a maritime law that is often controversial with those in the industry with interests in the industry. In addition, many people do not understand the history of this act, which can lead to confusion about its application. According to the CATO...
As someone who works in the maritime industry in Louisiana, you know that working on a ship is no easy task. You end up pushed to your physical limit often. You frequently face more danger than other occupations. Because of that, you should know about the biggest...
As a maritime employer, you face substantial risks when on-duty. While many of those risks are inherent of the job and hard to avoid, others exist because of the employer’s neglect or carelessness. If you notice a safety violation or hazard, you may consider reporting...
The maritime industry is unique from other areas of work because a typical workers’ compensation plan is not available for employees to seek compensation for their on-the-job injuries. Instead, the Jones Act and the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act...