There was a fire on the general cargo ship LOA FORTUNE on September 10, 2021. At the time the vessel was berthed at Moerdijk, Netherlands. Reports indicate a cargo of plywood caught fire in the hold of the ship. It is unknown what caused the fire, or if any crew members were injured.
There have been a number of recent incidents involving vessels. During Hurricane Ida, Noble failed to evacuate crew members from the Noble Globetrotter II. A crew member on the product tanker MELIGUNIS M was killed by a broken mooring line on September 7, 2021. There was a fire on the bulk carrier AN CHANG while the vessel was in Rotterdam, Netherlands on September 8, 2021. A recreational vessel capsized in Franklin County, Washington on September 9, 2021. There was a fire on the container ship MSC KATRINA on September 9, 2021. There was an explosion on the LPG tanker FORTE DE SAO MARCOS on September 9, 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 seamen at risk, but can also endanger members of the public.
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 previously handled injury cases from maritime fires.
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 accident on a ship. There are strict and short time limits on making claims related to offshore injuries, so please contact us online or call 713-804-9306 or 877-678-5864 to learn more about your rights.