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Human error causes many maritime accidents. One possible solution to this problem is autonomous technology. How can autonomous technology reduce maritime accidents and injuries? How autonomous technology can help Human limitations in situational awareness and...
As a Tennessee resident who makes a living working on the water, you face heightened injury risks compared to workers in many other professions. However, depending on circumstances, you may also have recourse if your injury is serious enough to disable you and make...
If you work as a bosun or skilled shipman, you undoubtedly have assisted with hundreds of anchor drops and retractions. Depending on the size of your ship, its anchor chains may weigh thousands of tons. Keeping your hands and other limbs far from the chain helps to...
In 2012, the cruise ship Costa Concordia sank in shallow water off the coast of an Italian island. As a group, cruise ships are incredibly safe vessels, yet the Costa Concordia incident brings up the need for passengers to keep safety in mind and prepare for the...
If you are thinking about taking a cruise on the Mississippi river or another inland waterway, you are part of a growing number of adventure seekers. In fact, according to USA Today, river trip purchases have doubled in the last year alone. While river cruise ships...
Maritime laws can differ from those on land. The Jones Act came into effect in 1920 after World War I, and it provides protections for those who work on maritime vessels. There are certain eligibility requirements that a vessel needs to meet in order to qualify as a...
The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act is the maritime option for injured workers. It is the alternative to the traditional workers' compensation program that does not cover this industry. The US Department of Labor explains the LHWCA is a federal law...
If you work in the maritime industry in western Kentucky, you may have seen or dealt with accidents firsthand. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the fatality rate for workers involved with water transportation is 4.7 times higher than the overall average...
A career on boats in the Memphis area has unique dangers for workers. In addition to common workplace perils from the use of equipment, a person working on a boat has added concerns such as moving from place to place during rough waters and even falling overboard....
If you drive any sort of a vehicle, you carry a card in it verifying your insurance. On the back of the card is a list of procedures to follow if there is an accident. As a maritime worker, you know accidents also occur on the waters around Memphis because of constant...
