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Accident on Tanker Ship XANTE

by | May 20, 2023 | Maritime Law, Personal Injury

There was a fire on the tanker ship XANTE on May 18, 2023.  At the time, the vessel was in the Arabian Sea.  According to reports, two crew members were involved in an incident a in the ship’s engine room.  The crew members sustained severe burn injuries as a result and were medevaced to shore for medical treatment.

There have been a number of recent incidents involving vessels.  There was a boating accident on a recreational vessel on Lake Jesup, Florida on May 9, 2023.  There was a deadly accident on Percy Priest Lake in Tennessee on May 12, 2023.  A small boat capsized near Freeport, Texas on May 12, 2023.  Two jet skis collided on Mountain Island Lake in North Carolina on May 14, 2023.  There was a deadly accident on the bulk carrier SASEBO ECO on May 11, 2023.  There was a fire on the product tanker ATA VOYAGER on May 18, 2023.

It can be dangerous to work in any industry when safety considerations are not taken seriously.  Safe offshore vessel owners and operators must ensure that their ships do not put the lives of hard working men and women at risk.  Safe companies must be proactive and take preventative measures, including regular maintenance and repairs, to also ensure that the environment is not impacted.

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 a maritime accident. The lawyers of Spagnoletti Law Firm have handled maritime lawsuits throughout the country.

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 maritime injuries, so please contact us online or call 713-804-9306 to learn more about your rights.