About NavyShipExposure.com

About This Site

NavyShipExposure.com is an independent public-interest media resource maintained by Rights Watch Media Group LLC. We publish documented asbestos exposure histories for U.S. Navy vessels, shipyards, naval bases, and ratings — drawn from public VA records, NARA archives, EPA/OSHA databases, and published asbestos litigation records.

Our mission is to help Navy veterans, civilian shipyard workers, and their families understand asbestos exposure risks, identify the legal rights and compensation pathways available to them, and access the information they need to pursue VA benefits and civil claims.

What We Cover

Navy Ships — Documented histories of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) reportedly used aboard specific U.S. Navy vessels, by class and hull number
Shipyards — Construction and overhaul facilities where Navy ships were built and repaired, and where civilian workers were allegedly exposed
Naval Bases — Shore-based facilities where sailors and civilian DoD employees may have encountered asbestos in buildings, boiler plants, and steam systems
Navy Ratings — Enlisted job specialties (MOS) and the specific compartments and materials associated with elevated asbestos exposure for each rating
VA Claims Guidance — Step-by-step information on filing for presumptive VA disability benefits under 38 CFR § 3.309(d)
Trust Fund Information — Asbestos bankruptcy trust funds established by manufacturers of products used aboard U.S. Navy vessels
DD-214 Guidance — How to obtain and use discharge documents to support a VA or civil claim

Our Sources

All content on this site draws from publicly available records, including:

NARA (National Archives) — Deck logs, muster rolls, ship plans, and cruise books for U.S. Navy vessels
VA records and regulations — 38 CFR § 3.309(d) presumptive service connection standards
EPA/OSHA databases — NESHAP abatement records, inspection reports, and regulatory filings
Published asbestos litigation records — Court filings, deposition testimony, and settlement data in the public record
Fold3 military records — Digitized Navy personnel and vessel records

Who We Serve

NavyShipExposure.com is designed for:

Navy veterans diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestosis, or asbestos-related lung cancer
Surviving family members of Navy veterans affected by asbestos-related disease
Civilian shipyard workers who worked alongside Navy vessels during construction, overhaul, or decommissioning
Attorneys and advocates researching Navy asbestos exposure histories for their clients

Legal Notice

This website is published for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or medical advice. No attorney-client relationship is created by use of this site. All references to ships, companies, and materials reflect what has been alleged or documented in publicly filed records. See full disclaimer ›

Contact

For general inquiries: mesowatchhelp@gmail.com

Rights Watch Media Group LLC is an independent media organization. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal representation.

Connect With a Navy Asbestos & Mesothelioma Attorney

Navy veterans and civilian shipyard workers diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestosis, or asbestos-related lung cancer may have grounds for a civil claim against the asbestos product manufacturers whose materials were installed aboard. O'Brien Law Firm represents veterans and their families in the civil track at no upfront cost — separate from any VA disability benefits you may be eligible for.

Free case evaluation — no obligation to hire

No attorney fee unless we make a financial recovery

Civil claims against asbestos manufacturers & bankruptcy trust funds

Maritime statute of limitations: 3 years from diagnosis (46 U.S.C. § 30106)

Runs in parallel with VA benefits — civil recovery does not reduce VA disability compensation

Call: (314) 237-6461 Free consultation — Calls answered 24 hours, 7 days

O'Brien Law Firm

Civil mesothelioma & asbestos litigation — veterans and their families.

VA disability benefits are a separate government process. To file a VA disability claim for asbestos exposure, visit VA.gov › Hazardous Materials Exposure, call 1‑800‑827‑1000, or contact a Veterans Service Organization (DAV, VFW, American Legion) for free claim assistance.