Our ability to deal with the world around us is nothing short of amazing. It’s also limited. We’re constantly scanning our environment for matters of importance and assigning values to everything...

Let’s face it: as a supervisor, you have many limitations – not the least of which involves your time and availability. Time constraints limit interactions with employees and result in missed...

Container terminals worldwide move hundreds of thousands of containers through their yards daily. In fact, large terminals may discharge or load between 8,000 and 10,000 units to the vessel, train,...

As a supervisor, you understand the impact of unforeseen job-related circumstances that can completely hijack a well-planned day. Broken equipment, shifts in project scope, or delays in receiving...

Periodically, we at AEU LEAD see a groundswell of interest in common topics across a wide range of companies and industries. While seemingly independent of one another, the frustrations shared are...

The U.S. Supreme Court recently took a step forward in improving uniformity in the country’s maritime jurisprudence by resolving a conflict between the federal courts of appeal for the Ninth and...

Most employers in labor-intensive industries will list workplace safety as a top priority. Driven by regulatory requirements, customer demands, and the ever-increasing costs of medical treatment for...

The issues of high seas and foreign waters arise frequently. We’ve discussed it before. We still do not have a uniform rule. The question is straightforward: Does the Longshore and Harbor Workers’...

Have you ever stopped to think about the true meaning of the word “leadership”? It’s one of those words readily understood by many but is often difficult to articulate.

Technological advancements have had a dramatic impact on our everyday lives and the pace of technology-driven change is accelerating. While a ship repair facility or marine cargo handling operation...

The workplace culture within your company can have an enormous impact on the success and safety performance of your business. Influencing a workplace culture positively requires members of...

One of the questions we most frequently receive from managers and supervisors is, “Can you offer any suggestions to help me better prepare for a group presentation?”

Can an injured worker be covered concurrently under both the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) and the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA)? Spoiler alert – yes. Coverage...

On July 1, 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor implemented the Inflation Adjustment Act of 2015. The act requires that civil penalties be adjusted to match that of the U.S. inflation rate. This means...

Working from heights is standard operating procedure in maritime environments, and the risks are high. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that falls are among the most...

This blog is a continuation of our review of notable Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) court cases from 2018. Hamidullah Makhmoor v. Mission Essential Personnel, LLC and Zurich...

Two questions I routinely get when working with clients on leadership development initiatives are, “Why is this important for supervisors, foremen, and lead personnel? Isn’t their job about managing...

Culture. It’s a word used frequently in nearly every workplace. A company’s core beliefs and values are manifested through actions which ultimately form the company’s “culture”. In maritime...

The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. launched its blog in April 2009. Moderated by longshore expert Jack Martone, the blog focused on providing valuable information, advice, and commentary on the...

The holidays are a time of reflection. For many, it’s an opportunity to get with family and friends to recount stories of the past and to share hopes and dreams for the future. It’s also a time...