There was an explosion and fire on the cargo ship OCEAN HARMONY on September 23, 2022. At the time, the ship was in port in Incheon, South Korea. The boat arrived in port from China the day before. The captain on board the cargo ship was killed in the explosion of an oxygen cylinder. A fire broke out afterwards. The remainder of the crew was able to escape from the vessel.
There have been a number of recent incidents involving vessels. A worker was killed in an accident at the Port of Tampa Bay in Florida on September 16, 2022. The general cargo ship SEA EAGLE capsized on September 17, 2022. There was a deadly boating crash during a fishing tournament on Lake Chesdin in Virginia on September 17, 2022. There was a deadly boating accident on Lake Pontchartrain in Louisiana on September 22, 2022. There was a boating accident off the coast of North Carolina on September 22, 2022. There was a fire on the roll on roll off (ro ro) cargo ship MIDNIGHT SUN on September 22, 2022. There was a fire on the crude oil tanker ship ALEXIA on September 22, 2022.
It can be dangerous to work in any industry when safety considerations are not taken seriously. This is especially so when working on a large ship. Safe maritime companies must ensure that their ships do not put the lives of their crew members at risk. Safe maritime companies must be proactive and take preventative measures, including regular maintenance and repairs, as well as ensuring its crew members are adequately trained.
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 including those involving vessel collisions.
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 877-678-5864 to learn more about your rights.