There was a crash between an 18-wheeler and an ambulance in Frio County, Texas on September 15, 2021. The ambulance collided head-on with the 18-wheeler while on the highway. The driver of the ambulance and the driver of the 18-wheeler both lost their lives in the...
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has released an Investigative Report on a June 7, 2021 incident that on BP Exploration & Production Inc.'s Mississippi Canyon (MC) 474 A Platform. During the incident, a BP employee sustained an injury to...
There was a small plane crash in Orcas Island, Washington on September 16, 2021. The plane, a single-engine Piper PA-38, crashed after experiencing an engine failure after taking off from Friday Harbor Airport. All three people on board were injured in the crash....
A fire broke out on the ro-ro cargo ship ATLANTIC PROVIDER on September 15, 2021. At the time, the vessel was at the Port of Spain, Trinidad. Reports indicate the fire broke out in the vessel's superstructure. It is believed the vessel was undergoing repair work at...
A fire broke out on the container ship LUEBECK on September 16, 2021. At the time, the vessel was in port in Sicily, Italy. Reports indicate that a container with cargo of yellow phosphate caught on fire. Firefighters and coast guard vessels assisted with...
There was a crash involving two 18-wheelers in Royse City, Texas on September 13, 2021. The incident happened along eastbound Interstate 30. One 18-wheeler experienced engine trouble and pulled onto the shoulder of the highway. A second 18-wheeler, also heading...
There was a helicopter crash in Jasper County, Georgia on September 15, 2021. The Robinson R-66 helicopter crashed in the Oconee National Forest near Monticello, Georgia. There were three people on board at the time of the accident. It is unknown at this time if...
Most industries and employment types involve various risks. However, working offshore can present unique challenges. For instance, platforms may be surrounded by water and exposed to the elements. Fires, spills and explosions are just some of the potential hazards...
There was a tragic incident on the crude oil tanker ARAFURA on September 11, 2021. At the time, the vessel was in the Drake Passage en route to Long Beach, California. Reports indicate that two crew members were injured during heavy seas. The crew members were...
There was a fire on the product tanker SAMUS SWAN on September 11, 2021. At the time, the vessel was en route to Tunisia. Reports indicate that two crew members were injured while battling the fire. One of the injured crew members was airlifted to shore for...