There was an accident on board the bulk carrier DS SOFIE BULFER on April 12, 2021. The chief officer on the vessel was injured when he fell into the cargo hold of the vessel. At the time, the officer was supervising work occurring in the hold. The captain...
Month: April 2021
SEACOR Marine Lift Boat Capsizes South of Port Fourchon, Louisiana – 12 Missing
The 129 foot lift boat SEACOR POWER capsized on April 13, 2021 south of Port Fourchon, Louisiana. The boat was about 8 miles south of Port Fourchon at the time of the incident. Reports indicate there were 19 people on board the ship. Following a distress call,...
Recreational Boat Strikes Barge and Capsizes in Georgia
A recreational boat struck a barge and capsized on April 10, 2021 in Savannah, Georgia. At the time, the vessel was in the Savannah River near the Colonial Oil Dock. After the collision, three people were ejected from the vessel. Two of the passengers were rescued...
Fire Breaks out on Container Ship INTERASIA CATALYST
A fire broke out on board the container ship INTERASIA CATALYST beginning on April 5, 2021. At the time, the vessel was en route from Port Klang, Malaysia to Cochin, India. After the fire broke out, the vessel anchored at Port Klang. The vessel has remained there...
Cessna 182 Plane Crash in San Juan County, Washington
There was a small plane crash in San Juan County, Washington on April 11, 2021. The plane, a single-engine Cessna 182, crashed into the water off Blakely Island. There were two people on board the plane. It is unclear at this time what caused the accident. There...
3 common maritime injuries compensable under the Jones Act
Many Houston residents choose a maritime career because they love being out in the Gulf and can earn quite a lucrative income. Unfortunately, maritime jobs are also some of the most dangerous occupations in the nation and can lead to severe injuries or even death. 3...
Accident on Container Ship APL SOUTHAMPTON – Two Injured
There was an incident on board the bulk carrier APL SOUTHAMPTON on April 8, 2021. At the time, the vessel was en route from Los Angeles to Oakland, California. While the vessel was in operation, the chief engineer and oiler were working in the engine room when an...
Two Crew Members Burned on Bulk Carrier RAPALLO
There was an incident on board the bulk carrier RAPALLO on April 7, 2021. At the time, the vessel was at the JEV Terminal, Port Dickson. Two crew members on board the vessel were in the engine room when they were burned by scalding hot oil. The two workers were...
Explosion and Fire at Columbus, Ohio Plant – One Missing, Eight Injured
There was an explosion and fire at the Yenkin-Majestic Paints manufacturing plant in Columbus, Ohio early on April 8, 2021. It is unclear what caused the incident, but at least eight workers at the plant sustained injuries. One worker remains missing at this time. ...
Small Plane Crash in Great Valley, NY – One Dead, One Injured
There was a small plane crash in Great Valley, New York on April 7, 2021. The plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Great Valley Airport. Reports indicate the plane tilted shortly after taking off, before crashing on a runway at the airport. The passenger was...