A fire broke out on the container ship LUEBECK on September 16, 2021. At the time, the vessel was in port in Sicily, Italy. Reports indicate that a container with cargo of yellow phosphate caught on fire. Firefighters and coast guard vessels assisted with extinguishing the fire. It is unclear if the fire spread to additional containers, or if anyone was injured or burned in the incident.
The vessel is operated by MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, and the registered owner is Percy Shipping. The shipmanager is Costamare Shipping Co SA.
There have been a number of recent incidents involving vessels. During Hurricane Ida, Noble failed to evacuate crew members from the Noble Globetrotter II. There was a fire on the general cargo ship LOA FORTUNE on September 10, 2021. There was a fire on the vessel SETIA ABADI 2 on September 8, 2021. There was a deadly incident on the crude oil tanker ARAFURA on September 11, 2021. There was a fire on the product tanker SAMUS SWAN on September 11, 2021. There was a deadly boating accident in Lee County, Alabama on September 13, 2021.
Safe maritime companies must perform regular maintenance and inspections in order to ensure the safety of their crew members. When ship operators fail to conduct regular maintenance and inspection of the equipment on their vessels, dangerous incidents can result. This not only puts the lives of hardworking seamen at risk, but can also endanger members of the public.
Our experienced lawyers handle maritime personal injury and wrongful death litigation of all kinds and the skills needed to represent the families of loved ones who have lost their lives or those who have been seriously injured as a result of the negligence of another party. The lawyers of Spagnoletti Law Firm have handled maritime lawsuits throughout the country. Our attorneys have previously handled injury cases from maritime fires.
The experienced and aggressive vessel accident attorneys at Spagnoletti Law Firm can help you understand your rights if you or a loved one was a victim of an accident on a ship. There are strict and short time limits on making claims related to offshore injuries, so please contact us online or call 713-804-9306 or to learn more about your rights.