Professional fishermen work very exhausting and demanding jobs. They may have to report for work long before the sun rises and may work for much longer than the average person in a factory or retail environment. They are also at significantly elevated risk for injury...
The harbors around Texas see a huge amount of shipping traffic. It is quite cost-effective to move merchandise and consumer goods using large shipping vessels, and the ports of entry where those vessels arrive when transporting goods to the United States are often...
Professionals that accept jobs in the offshore oil and gas industry often receive very competitive wages and excellent benefits in return for their labor. The long shifts away from home, possibly lasting many weeks at a time, and the increased risk of job injuries...
Performing work at an offshore job site could mean that someone is at work for multiple days in a row and far from family. Professionals in offshore employment arrangements, including fishermen, cruise ship employees and oil and gas workers, have significant injury...
Offshore contractors construct, maintain and operate offshore facilities around the US coasts. They often use special purpose vehicles to help with the rapid progression of offshore facilities in the wind industry. Texas and other states are looking into offshore wind...
Maritime accidents are increasing because there are more people boating who aren't following the recommended safety procedures. Texas requires that you report boating accidents that result in injury beyond personal first aid abilities, death or property damage...
Out Of Gauge (OOG) cargo has dimensions that exceed normal sizes and weights. The cargo has to be loaded into open or flat rack containers instead of regular shipping containers. In Texas, the risks of maritime accidents are decreased when workers are held liable for...
Working on the ocean or other large bodies of water near Texas exposes you to the threat of a maritime accident. Mishaps can occur quickly with cranes, ships, oil rigs or other large equipment. Commercial fishing Several factors can cause an accident when you're on a...
Texas has busy ports and plenty of maritime traffic, so avoiding accidents is a crucial part of successfully navigating in the area. Unfortunately, accidents and collisions do occur, and these moments illustrate how to make the seas safer. Usually, the biggest problem...
Working at a dock in any of Texas's harbors comes with a lot of challenging conditions that put workers at risk. Being aware of these threats can put you in a better position to avoid them and know how to deal when the unfortunate happens. Here are the top five...