Rigging is a paramount aspect of shipyard and material handling operation used to build and repair equipment, components, or sections. Individuals working as riggers use a variety of machines and tools such as cranes, hoists, lifting slings, tie-down gear, and other...
In the maritime industry, hot work activities like welding, cutting, burning, abrasive blasting, and other heat-producing operations are essential but come with significant safety risks. Due to the flammable materials and confined spaces commonly found on ships, hot...
Safety at sea courses, as a broad term, represent unique and specialized training programs whose purpose is to provide sailors, mariners, and boaters pivotal and essential knowledge, tools, and skills to handle hazards and dangerous situations at sea. These courses...
Drilling down from our previous article on what OSHA Fall Protection is, let’s take a look now at OSHA Maritime Fall Protection as it specifically relates to hazards in the maritime industry. Maritime workers involved in ship repairing and shipbuilding often carry out...
Maintenance, remodeling, or modernization of military vessels are considered high risk operations because of the many dangers that are bound to be encountered by the workers involved in working in confined spaces. These areas are located inside ships, offshore...
The unforgiving nature of the sea demands vigilance. In 2022 alone, there were over 2615 safety incidents reported involving vessels larger than 100 gross tons – a stark reminder of the ever-present risks faced by those who work on and off the water for ship...
