A crew member on the general cargo vessel PADEREWSKI tragically lost his life on Sunday, December 20, 2020. At the time the vessel was docked in the Port of Baltimore. The worker was assisting in pontoon relocation on the vessel’s deck when he was caught between the vessel’s structure and the lifted pontoon. The worker’s identity has not yet been released. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those impacted by this tragedy. The vessel is operated by Chinese-Polish Joint Stock, and the registered owner is Tentmar Navigation Co Ltd.
Every year numerous workers are injured during operations on a vessel, especially those involving cranes. Crane operations are one of the most dangerous tasks that occur on a ship. The goal for any safe offshore company must be to minimize risks involved in this dangerous task any time a lift is performed. All workers involved in the work must ensure that hazards have been properly analyzed beforehand. Just last month, a crew member lost his life during operations on a vessel in the Port of Houston.
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 extensive experience in maritime injury cases involving crane incidents that occurred on a vessel.
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 incident during crane use. There are strict and short time limits on making claims related to vessel accidents, so please contact us online or call 713-804-9306 or to learn more about your rights.