Fishing Trawler MELKART Capsizes

by | Mar 25, 2021 | Maritime Law, Personal Injury

The Russian fishing trawler MELKART capsized on March 24, 2021.  At the time, the fishing vessel was in Kirkenes, Norway.  Prior to setting sail, the vessel capsized.  It is unclear what caused the incident.   The vessel is a fishing trawler built in 1974.  It is owned and operated by Murman Seafood.

There have been a number of recent incidents involving vessels.  A crew member on the Russian cargo ship ATLANTIC PROJECT II tragically lost his life on February 9, 2021, during cargo operations.  A recreational boat capsized off the coast of Oregon on February 11, 2021, killing two passengers.  A vessel capsized off the coast of Florida on February 10, 2021. A fire broke out on the offshore supply vessel GREATSHIP ROHINI on February 13, 2021, killing three crew members.  A fire broke out on the fish processing vessel Aleutian Falcon on February 17, 2021.  A mass poisoning occurred on the cargo ship APRIL on February 19, 2021.  There was an explosion on board the car carrier HELIOS RAY on February 25, 2021.  There was a boating accident in Lake Pontchartrain in Louisiana on March 6, 2021, resulting in one death and four passengers sustaining injuries.  A pilot fell while attempting to board the bulk carrier LORD NELSON on March 7, 2021. The coal cargo ship VOLGO-BALT 179 sank on March 11, 2021, killing at least two crew members.  The general cargo ship DANA TRADER sank on March 11, 2021.  A pilot fell while attempting to disembark from the bulk carrier MARIA GS on March 14, 2021.  A fire broke out on the general cargo ship BBC RHONETAL on March 25, 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 seaman at risk, but can also endanger members of the public.

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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 this tragic accident. 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 877-678-5864 to learn more about your rights.