In the sprawling expanse of remote oilfields, workers are exposed not just to the mechanical and environmental hazards inherent to their profession but also to a less visible yet equally significant threat: the risk of infectious diseases. This hidden hazard, often...
Month: June 2021
Piper 28-40 Cherokee Plane Crashes in Denton County, Texas
There was a small plane crash in Denton County, Texas on June 4, 2021. The plane, a single-engine Piper 28-40 Cherokee, crashed into trees on Friday evening. Reports indicate the plane lost power while it was attempting to land at a private air strip. The pilot and...
Offshore Supply Tug INSPECTA 7 Sinks – Two Missing
The offshore supply tug INSPECTA 7 sank on June 2, 2021. At the time, the vessel was in the Gulf of Suez, off the Egyptian coast. It is believed the tug struck an underwater wreck, before taking on water. Two crew members, the captain and an engineer, are reported...
Fire on Cargo Vessel AFFLUENT OCEAN
A fire broke out on the cargo vessel AFFLUENT OCEAN on June 2, 2021. At the time, the vessel was anchored in Hong Kong. A fire broke out in the cargo hold while cargo operations were occurring. It is unclear if any workers were injured during the fire. There have...
Beechcraft A23 Plane Crash in Stokes County, NC – One Dead
There was a small plane crash in Stokes County, North Carolina on June 1, 2021. The plane, a single-engine Beechcraft A23, crashed in a field in Pinnacle, North Carolina. One person was pronounced dead at the scene, and another was transported via helicopter to a...
Deadly Accident Involving 18-Wheeler near Van Horn, Texas
There was an accident involving an 18-wheeler near Van Horn, Texas on May 30, 2021. The accident occurred about 130 miles east of El Paso, Texas on Interstate 10. Due to rain in the area, an SUV lost control, spinning out on the highway. The SUV was struck by a...
Worker fatigue is an underreported risk for offshore workers
Many of the biggest risks that oil and gas workers at offshore facilities face are dramatic. Fires, explosions and even equipment failures can be loud, shocking events that draw the world's attention. While such incidents certainly do contribute to the risks faced by...
Fishing Vessel IRIS-S Attacked by Pirates – Five Kidnapped
The fishing vessel IRIS-S was attacked and boarded by pirates on May 31, 2021. At the time, the vessel was in the Gulf of Guinea, southeast of Ghana. The pirates kidnapped five crew members during the attack. The vessel is owned and operated by D-H Fisheries. There...