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Fish processing is tough work that requires a lot of physical effort, mental attention, and long hours. Making matters worse is the fact that those who work in this profession are subjected to multiple dangers in the workplace that can leave them with serious,...
Working on a ship or other vessel is dangerous for a number of reasons. However, even those who do not work at sea or frequently use boats probably know that the worst case scenario is for a boat to sink. When a ship goes down, there is a good chance that crew members...
If you work in the maritime industry in Alaska, you may face various risks and hazards on the job. Whether you are a commercial fisherman, fish processor, deckhand, etc., you may suffer injuries due to accidents. In such cases, you need to know how to seek...
Working at sea is different in many respects from working on land, and this carries through to the laws that apply to maritime workers. This becomes apparent in cases involving workers who are injured at sea. A typical terrestrial worker who has been injured in their...
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...
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...