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Alaska's fishing industry had some much-welcome good news recently. According to a recent report by the Northern Pacific Fishery Council, the notoriously dangerous industry is getting safer. The report studied Alaska fisheries from 2013 to the end of 2022 and found...
Sadly, maritime workers can pass away at sea and it is a profound loss for their grieving loved ones left behind. If their death was caused by the negligence of another person, their loved ones may be able to pursue a claim for wrongful death. Elements of a wrongful...
If you are a fisherman or a fisherwoman working in Anchorage, Alaska, you may be wondering how long you have to file a case under The Jones Act, if you get injured on the job. The Jones Act is a federal law that protects seamen and seawomen who are injured due to the...
Winches are an important piece of equipment on any fishing boat. In addition to hauling in anchors, winches also pull other objects as well as fishing nets. While these pieces of equipment are important, they also are dangerous. According to a recent study that was...
Working on vessels or shoreside can prove dangerous, especially if employers do not take care to keep the work environment safe. For example, seamen must be provided with appropriate safety gear and the vessel itself must be properly maintained. An employer who does...
As you may already know, you have rights under federal law if you are injured while you are at sea. Many times, your injury needs immediate medical attention, and it may take time to get you to shore for proper treatment. This means that your injury could get worse or...
Life at sea is not uncommon for residents in Alaska. Whether you live and work on a vessel or spend your workdays on a boat, there are many risks and dangers associated with these careers. As such, injuries are suffered by seaman and fisherman every year, giving rises...
Maritime workers in Alaska and anywhere else around the globe need to be attentive to the potential dangers they face. Working on the seas, navigating the waters, dealing with the weather, using heavy tools and trusting fellow workers are basic parts of the job. This...
According to a recent report from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, those who worked in fishing and hunting suffered a much lower rate of fatal injuries in 2021 than they did in 2020. The last statistics available for the Bureau’s report came from 2021. In...
As readers of this blog know, we often post about the Fishermen’s Fund. It was established in Alaska back in 1951 to care for state-licensed commercial fishermen injured offshore or onshore while fishing. These benefits are paid from the fees these fishermen pay for...