A boat ran aground in an accident on Thursday on the east coast of Florida. Two people were critically injured in the crash, with a third passenger also sustaining injuries. Reports indicate the vessel ran ashore on an island just south of the Alma Lee Loy Bridge. ...
Month: October 2020
Explosion and Fire at Petrochemical Plant
An explosion caused a large fire at a petrochemical plant in southwest Iran on Friday, October 23, 2020. The explosion and fire occurred in the aromatics unit of a petrochemical plant located in the port of Bandar Mahshahr. The plant is owned and operated by Bandar...
New Zealand Temporarily Halts Livestock Carriers
New Zealand has temporarily halted livestock carriers from being to operate. The New Zealand government has issued new restrictions and guidelines for livestock carriers following the deadly sinking of the Gulf Livestock 1, which in the deaths of 41 crewmembers and...
Incident on West Bollsta Drilling Rig
A 26.5 ton pipe was accidentally dropped on the semi-submersible drilling rig the West Bollsta on October 17, 2020. The incident occurred just a week of the offshore rig began drilling its first well. The rig is owned by Northern Ocean, and operated by Houston-based...
Boating under the influence (BUI) is dangerous on many fronts
When operating any type of motor vehicle or boat, it’s critical that you’re 100% sober. This allows you to make the best possible decisions when confronted with any surprises without hesitation or delays. Unfortunately, many people make the mistake of consuming...
Helicopter Crash near Long Island, New York
A helicopter crashed in a marsh on the south shore of Long Island, New York on Wednesday afternoon. According to the FAA, there was heavy fog in the area. The helicopter, a Bell206B, crashed into 1-4 foot of standing water. The pilot was the only person on board,...
Slidell, Louisiana Plane Crash – One Dead
At least one person died on Wednesday in a plane crash at the Slidell Municipal Airport in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. Investigators have found a large debris field west of the airport. Further details are unknown at this point. The Federal Aviation...
Alaskan Dredge Capsizes – One Dead, One Missing
A dredge in Alaska capsized on October 15, 2020. After the vessel capsized, one crewmember, Pavel Denisenko, was able to safely make it to shore. Denisenko was transported to Norton Sound Regional Hospital for treatment. Nome Volunteer Search and Rescue responded...
Plane Crash near Wyoming Airport Injures One
A plane crashed while attempting to take off from Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport on Monday, October 19, 2020. The single engine Belanca Decathlon crashed around 2:30 pm. The plane had just refueled at the airport while on a cross county flight. The only person...
NTSB Report Issued on Barge Explosion
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its investigative report on the November, 2019 incident when the barge IB1940 exploded. At the time, the barge was moored at the Illinois Marine Towing Heritage Slip in Lemont, Illinois. The barge's load had been...