Working on a ship is never completely safe. Working on dry docks can be hazardous for more than a few reasons. Even with strong, lasting measures in place to protect workers, accidents can still [...]

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Following the guidelines set by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration is an incredibly important step for ship repairers to take that ensures nothing bad happens on the job. There was 5,147 worker fatalities [...]

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Environmental Liabilities of Ship Repairs > Paint Pollution In this series of posts, we’ve covered some of the major liabilities that ship repairers face. From environmental pollution to engine repair risks, there are a [...]

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Ship builders and repairers are no strangers to toxic chemicals and practices that pollute the environment. While it’s not feasible to eliminate all of these environmental liabilities, extreme precautions and awareness can minimize the [...]

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Ship builders and repairers face an extraordinary amount of risks in their everyday operations. While it may come as no surprise to those who work in the marine industry, your clients need to be [...]

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