🚢 Merchant Marine Workers Mesothelioma Lawsuits

If you or a loved one who worked in the Merchant Marine has been diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos lung cancer due to asbestos exposure, you may qualify to file a Merchant Marine worker mesothelioma lawsuit. Our experienced legal team helps seamen, engineers, deckhands, captains, and cargo crews pursue financial compensation by identifying the companies responsible for their asbestos exposure—often due to negligent practices and failure to provide safety warnings. We carefully build strong legal cases based on occupational and environmental exposure history, including asbestos exposure from ships’ boilers, engines, insulation, gaskets, adhesives, ropes, cargo handling, and shipyard maintenance that released asbestos fibers throughout marine environments.

Through Merchant Marine worker mesothelioma lawsuits, victims may recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, long-term care, and wrongful death. At Mesothelioma Help Center, we guide seafarers and their families through every step of the legal process—with no upfront fees, and no payment unless we win. Our attorneys have decades of experience securing asbestos verdicts and asbestos trust fund claims, helping victims hold negligent corporations accountable and obtain the justice they deserve.

🚢 Merchant Marine Workers – What You’ll Learn From This Page:

• Merchant Marine vessels heavily used asbestos insulation, gaskets, and ropes.

• Boilers, engines, and turbines contained asbestos for heat protection.

• Repairs and cargo work disturbed asbestos dust.

• Confined ship spaces concentrated asbestos fibers in the air.

• Merchant Marine workers with mesothelioma or asbestosis may qualify for lawsuits or trust fund claims.

🚢 Number of U.S. Merchant Marine Workers Exposed to Asbestos

Merchant Marine crews across the U.S. faced asbestos exposure from the 1940s through the 1990s while serving aboard ships and in shipyards.

Total Estimated Exposure:
Over 950,000 U.S. Merchant Marine workers were exposed to asbestos during their service, placing them at risk of mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis.

🚢 Merchant Marine Worker Asbestos-Containing Products

🔥 Boilers & Furnaces – Asbestos linings insulated marine heating systems.
⚙️ Engines & Turbines – Contained asbestos gaskets, seals, and insulation.
🪢 Ropes & Cables – Woven with asbestos for fireproofing.
🧱 Bulkhead Panels & Ceilings – Lined with asbestos insulation.
🚢 Cargo Containers – Held asbestos products shipped worldwide.
🧴 Adhesives & Sealants – Contained asbestos in marine construction.
🧥 Protective Clothing – Gloves, aprons, and hoods contained asbestos.
🏭 Shipyard Machinery – Clutches, brakes, and linings made with asbestos.
🚪 Fireproof Doors – Asbestos cores built into ship compartments.
📦 Storage Facilities – Asbestos tiles and insulation filled warehouses.

🚢 Merchant Marine Workers and Asbestos Exposure

Every maritime role carried asbestos risks.

👨‍✈️ Engineers & Mechanics – Maintained asbestos boilers and turbines.
⚓ Deckhands – Exposed handling asbestos cargo and ropes.
🚢 Seamen & Crews – Worked daily in asbestos-insulated quarters.
🏭 Shipyard Workers – Repaired asbestos-laden ship components.
🛠 Marine Electricians – Handled asbestos-insulated wiring onboard.
👨‍👩‍👦 Stewards & Support Staff – Inhaled asbestos fibers from shipboard living areas.

🚢 Facilities with Asbestos Exposure for Merchant Marine Workers

⚓ Ships & Vessels – Contained asbestos insulation throughout.
🏭 Shipyards – Repaired asbestos boilers, gaskets, and panels.
📦 Cargo Holds – Exposed crews unloading asbestos products.
🏢 Marine Offices – Contained asbestos wallboards and tiles.
⚙️ Repair Workshops – Tools and machinery contaminated with asbestos.
🏘 Living Quarters – Asbestos ceilings and panels filled cabins and mess halls.

🚢 Companies That Manufactured Asbestos Products for Merchant Marine Workers

• Johns-Manville – Supplied asbestos insulation for ships and shipyards.

• Owens-Corning – Produced asbestos wallboards and adhesives.

• Raybestos-Manhattan – Made asbestos ropes, gaskets, and brakes.

• Armstrong World Industries – Manufactured asbestos flooring and tiles.

• National Gypsum Company – Supplied asbestos wallboard and plasters.

• USG (United States Gypsum) – Produced asbestos joint compounds.

• Eagle-Picher Industries – Made asbestos cements and coatings.

• CertainTeed Corporation – Produced asbestos pipe coverings.

• Babcock & Wilcox – Built asbestos boilers for ships.

• 3M Company – Supplied asbestos adhesives and safety equipment.

🚢 Asbestos-Related Diseases in Merchant Marine Workers

• Mesothelioma – Caused only by asbestos exposure.

• Lung Cancer – Risks elevated in confined ship environments.

• Asbestosis – Chronic scarring of lung tissue from asbestos inhalation.

🚢 Compensation for Merchant Marine Workers

Merchant Marine workers diagnosed with asbestos diseases may be entitled to compensation.

What You Can Recover:

• Medical treatments (surgery, chemo, palliative care)

• Lost wages and future earnings

• Pain, suffering, and emotional distress

• In-home or hospice care

• Funeral and burial costs

• VA benefits (for Merchant Mariners with military service)

• Asbestos trust fund payouts

Average Payouts for Merchant Marine Workers

• Settlements: $1 million to $1.4 million

• Jury verdicts: Frequently exceed $2 million

• Filing deadlines: 1–3 years after diagnosis

🚢 FAQs About Merchant Marine Worker Asbestos Exposure & Mesothelioma Lawsuits

Who qualifies?
Merchant Marine workers diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos-related lung cancer.

How did exposure happen?
From asbestos insulation, boilers, cargo handling, and ship repairs.

Are veterans eligible?
Yes. Many Merchant Marine veterans qualify for VA benefits and legal compensation.

What’s the filing deadline?
Most states allow 1–3 years after diagnosis or death.

Do I pay anything upfront?
No. Our attorneys work on contingency—no fees unless we win.

🚢 Why Merchant Marine Workers Choose Our Legal Team

• 25+ years of asbestos litigation experience

• Proven results for seamen, officers, and crews

• Access to shipyard and vessel exposure records

• No fees unless we win

• Nationwide representation

🚢 How a Mesothelioma Lawyer Can Help Merchant Marine Workers

Merchant Marine workers endured asbestos daily. Lawyers provide vital support by:

• Investigating ships, shipyards, and cargo exposure

• Filing lawsuits and trust fund claims

• Representing families in wrongful death cases

• Handling claims on a no-win, no-fee basis

• Assisting veterans with VA benefits and lawsuits

🚢 Free Legal Help for Merchant Marine Workers & Families

📞 Call 800.291.0963 Today
✅ Free case evaluation
✅ No upfront costs
✅ Exposure investigation
✅ Trust fund & lawsuit assistance