17.41 Elements of Claim: Seaworthiness Claim Against Employer is a legal claim made by a maritime worker against their employer. The claim alleges that the employer has failed to provide the worker with a safe working environment — one that is free of any unsafe or hazardous conditions. The claim alleges that the employer’s negligence in failing to provide a safe working environment has resulted in an injury or illness to the worker. This type of claim is particularly relevant for maritime workers who work in dangerous and hazardous conditions on the sea. There are three main types of Seaworthiness Claim Against Employer: Negligence, Strict Liability, and Breach of Warranty. In a Negligence claim, the worker must prove that the employer was negligent in not providing a safe working environment. In a Strict Liability claim, the employer must be proven to be in breach of a duty of care to the worker. Finally, in a Breach of Warranty claim, the worker must prove that the employer breached an implied warranty of seaworthiness, meaning that the employer was responsible for providing a seaworthy vessel for the worker's work.