The products tanker ship NEW RANGER was attacked by pirates for the third time on December 15, 2020 while in the Gulf of Guinea. It is unclear if anyone was injured during the attack or if pirates were able to board the vessel. This marks the third attack on the...
Month: December 2020
Hopper Dredge TSHD KING RICHARD X Sinks
The hopper dredge TSHD KING RICHARD X sank around midnight on Monday, December 14, 2020. At the time, the dredge was laid up in Batu Ampat Anchorage, Indonesia, Singapore Strait. There were four crew members on board at the time. Our experienced lawyers handle...
Crew Member Falls Overboard from Cargo Ship MARE
A crew member fell overboard from the cargo ship MARE on Monday, December 14, 2020. Following the fall, another crew member jumped into the waters in an attempt to save the first person. Search and rescue operations commenced, but unfortunately only one of the...
Fire on Vessel Alexandria Pearl – Four Rescued
A fire broke out on board the Alexandria Pearl on December 14, 2020. At the time, the vessel was near Fort Morgan, Alabama. It is unclear what caused the fire, which ultimately disabled the vessel. The United States Coast Guard was able to rescue all four...
Crash Involving 18-Wheeler in San Angelo, Texas
A violent crash involving an 18-wheeler and a passenger vehicle occurred in San Angelo, Texas on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. At approximately 4:30 pm, there was a crash involving an 18-wheeler, a 2015 Honda Accord, and a 2015 GMC pickup. The Honda became trapped...
Two Cargo Ships Collide in China – 3 Dead, 5 Missing
Two cargo ships collided near Shanghai on December 13, 2020, causing one of the ships to capsize. At the time, the vessels were near in the Yangtze River Estuary. The Oceana, lost power in the estuary as a result of an electrical fire. Following this, there was a...
Explosion on Tanker BW RHINE
An explosion occurred on the oil tanker vessel BW RHINE on Sunday, December 14, 2020. At the time, the vessel was berthed in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. According to reports, the explosion was due to an external source. The explosion comes just weeks after an explosion...
Two Killed in Helicopter Crash near Colorado City, Texas
Two men were killed in a helicopter crash in West Texas on December 11, 2020, near Colorado City. The victims have been identified as Zane Whitesides and Zack Pfeuffer, both residents of Colorado City. It is unclear at this time what caused the crash. There have...
Pilot Dead Following Small Plane Crash in Alabama
A small plane crashed on Saturday, December 12, 2020, in Etowah County, Alabama. The victim has been identified as Elliott George Charles Leadlay of Merritt Island, Florida. Our thoughts go out to those impacted by this accident. Spagnoletti Law Firm has attorneys...
Construction Worker Dies After Seven Story Fall
A tragic accident occurred at a Calgary construction site on Saturday, December 12, 2020. During the course of work, the worker fell seven stories to the ground below. Co-workers performed first aid while awaiting for EMS to arrive. Ultimately, the victim was...