Inland and Ocean Towing Vessel Accidents and Associated Injuries
Topics of cases and issues addressed in inland and ocean towing vessel accidents
include:
| falls overboard |
| overexertion injuries |
| barge securement |
| securement hardware |
| deck rails |
| barge access |
| pilothouse line-of-sight |
| pilot duties and responsibilities |
| collisions |
| allisions |
| fires/explosions |
| right-of-way |
| Maritime Rules of the Road |
| proper lookout |
| safe speed |
| excessive speed |
| human factors |
| night vision |
| aids to navigation |
| ship handling |
| maneuvering |
| crew injuries |
| seamanship |
| navigation safety |
| groundings |
| stability |
| Coast Guard regulations |
| slips-trips-falls |
| vessel equipment |
| radar |
| navigation equipment |
| global positioning systems |
| navigation charts |
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| navigation methods and practices |
| ladders |
| stairways |
| decks |
| railings |
| cargo stowage |
| cargo handling |
| cargo loss |
| cargo damage |
| Jones Act |
| flooding |
| longshoreman injuries |
| stevedore injuries |
| cargo handling equipment |
| cargo booms |
| passenger injuries |
| cargo cranes |
| vessel repairs |
| shipyard accidents |
| mooring lines |
| mooring methods |
| mooring safety |
| anchoring |
| navigation lights |
| navigation signals |
| International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations |
| hazardous materials (HAZMAT) stowage/handling regulations |
| fuel handling |
| vessel access |
| gangways |
| fuel safety |
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See also:
Recreational Boating and Water Sports Accidents
Ship Accidents and Crew / Passenger Injuries
