WHAT’S AT STAKE

All large ships are required to carry lifeboats, to safely hold passengers and crew in the event the ship is damaged or sinking. Deploying lifeboats in an emergency situation is extremely challenging, and ships must prepare for this possibility by holding lifeboat drills to practice the process. Many crew members suffer injuries each year performing these necessary drills, sometimes caused, at least in part, by the negligence of the shipowner.

WHAT’S THE DANGER

HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS OF LIFEBOAT OPERATIONS The dangers in a lifeboat situation can arise from various factors, primarily stemming from the hazardous conditions at sea and the urgency of […]