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Deckhands and fishermen in Alaska often suffer injuries while on the job, due to the dangerous nature of the work performed. Some of the primary tasks may include: Loading and unloading equipment. Tying up and untying the ships. Loading and securing cargo. Cleaning...
When you are injured while working at sea, you are generally entitled to maritime benefits called "maintenance and cure." These terms refer to a specific type of benefit available to workers injured at sea, similar to a workers’ compensation claim for those who work...
In maritime law, a vessel is deemed “seaworthy” if it is reasonably fit for its intended purpose. This encompasses not only the vessel's structural integrity, but also its equipment and crew. The hull, machinery, tackle, gear and all other apparatus must be in good...
Getting seafood from the ocean to the consumer’s table is a long process marked by many arduous and dangerous jobs. The men and women who work in this industry face constant hazards of injury imposed by their working conditions. Some of these hazards are intuitively...