There was a fire in the engine room of the CORMORANT 1 on May 11, 2022. At the time, the vessel was in the Galapagos Islands. The boat sank as a result of the fire. There were a total of twenty-five people on board, who were rescued. It is unclear if anyone was injured. It is unknown at this time what caused the fire to break out.
There have been a number of recent incidents involving vessels. There was a fire on board the cargo ship KELLY ALAFIA on April 22, 2022. The Japanese tour boat KAZU 1 capsized on April 23, 2022 with twenty-six people on board. There was a deadly boating accident in Savannah, Georgia on May 5, 2022. There was an explosion on the chemical tanker GULF PETROLEUM 4 on May 6, 2022.
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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 a maritime disaster. There are strict and short time limits on making claims related to maritime injuries, so please contact us online or call 713-804-9306 or to learn more about your rights.