The bulk carrier NAMURA QUEEN was hit by a missile on February 25, 2022. At the time, the vessel was at anchorage at Yizhniy Port, Ukraine. Reports indicate that some crew members were injured as a result. The impact resulted in a fire breaking out on the vessel,...
Month: February 2022
Fire on PRIDE WISCONSIN in Sabine Pass, Texas
There was a fire on the mobile offshore drilling unit PRIDE WISCONSIN while it was located onshore in Sabine Pass, Texas on February 24, 2022. The incident occurred on an out-of-service rig at Port City Partners Marine Yard. Early reports indicate the rig was in the...
Big Rig Accident in Roanoke, Texas – Two Injured
There was an 18-wheeler accident in Roanoke, Texas on February 24, 2022. The accident occurred on I-35W southbound near Earnhardt Way. Reports indicate that there was a prior crash near Texas Motor Speedway. Police were working that accident, when an 18-wheeler...
Bus Crash in Lake Nona, Florida – Three Injured
There was a crash involving a charter bus in Lake Nona, Florida on February 24, 2022. The crash occurred when a bus left the roadway and crashed into a building. At least 3 passengers were taken to a hospital for medical treatment. The cause of the crash is still...
Collision Between Dominic S and Marilyn M
There was a vessel collision between two offshore supply vessels in the early morning of February 23, 2022. The two boats involved were the Dominic S and the Marilyn M. Reports indicate there were concerns regarding fog in the area at the time of the collision. The...
The Risk of Fire from Overloaded Electrical Systems on Charter Buses
Overloaded electrical systems are a significant fire risk on charter buses, given the increasing reliance on various electrical devices and systems for both functionality and passenger comfort. These systems can become overloaded when they are required to handle more...
Piper Saratoga Crashes in Fostoria, Ohio – Two Killed
There was a small plane crash in Fostoria, Ohio on February 22, 2022. The plane, a single-engine Piper Saratoga, crashed in some woods in Seneca County, Ohio. The plane was en route to Findlay, Ohio. The two victims have been identified by local authorities as...
Cessna 210 Crash-lands at Dulles Airport
There was a small plane crash at in Ashburn, Virginia on February 22, 2022. The plane, a single-engine Cessna 210, crashed at Dulles Airport. Reports indicate the plane experienced an engine failure as it was attempting to land at the airport. Additional details...
BSEE Report on Fire at Main Pass (MP) 42 Platform Offshore
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has concluded its Investigation into the September 21, 2021 fire that occurred on the Main Pass (MP) 42 D, L, and M (D/L/M) complex in the Gulf of Mexico. The offshore platforms are owned and operated by...
Explosion at Oregon Processing Plant – 7 Injured
There was an explosion at the Shearer's Foods processing plant in Hermiston, Oregon on February 22, 2022. According to reports, a boiler at the plant exploded, resulting in injuries to seven workers. Multiple workers were hospitalized at Good Shepherd Health Care...