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Asbestos products were used in the construction and maintenance of American ships from the early 1940s through the late 1970s. Navy sailors and workers employed in the shipbuilding trade, as well as those who converted, repaired, or overhauled ship operations, often came in contact with asbestos on the job.  Some applications of asbestos in ships include:

• joiner bulkhead systems,
• insulation of steam and hot water pipes, boilers, and tanks,
• ceiling tiles,
• fire-resistant sheets in bulkheads,
• insulation cement in lagging for machinery casings, and
• lagging cloth.

In the 1970s, the U.S. government ordered the elimination of most uses of asbestos on ships. But while current shipbuilding activities generally do not expose workers to asbestos, exposure can still occur. Workers may come into contact with materials that contain asbestos during maintenance and repair activities on ships built prior to 1978, according to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Navy veterans who were exposed to asbestos during their service are entitled to sue the companies that produced and sold the asbestos used on naval ships.  Since military records may be available to validate your mesothelioma claim, obtaining compensation may be less cumbersome than someone who is filing a claim against a private employer. 

A qualified mesothelioma attorney can help you hold the asbestos manufacturers accountable for their negligent practices.  The more quickly you act, the greater your chance of getting the justice you and your family deserve.

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