Whether it’s onshore or offshore, the consequences of accidents can be catastrophic. Nevertheless, it’s crucial to understand the key differences between onshore and offshore maritime accidents. Comprehending each scenario’s unique challenges and factors can enable...
The occurrence of maritime explosions is a pressing concern affecting the shipping industry, the environment and human lives. Understanding the intricacies of how maritime explosions happen is paramount for safeguarding against potential disasters and helping ensure...
Cruise ships are busy places, and there are usually a lot of people in high spirits onboard. As usual in those kinds of situations, accidents can and do happen – and people sometimes end up going overboard. Unfortunately, the odds of survival once someone goes...
Those who choose to work at the harbor join a profession that requires multiple skills. The work can be physically and mentally taxing. It can include loading and unloading cargo, securing goods within their vessels, inspecting for damage, and creating plans to help...
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...