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Fire on Product Tanker ATA VOYAGER

by | May 20, 2023 | Maritime Law

There was a fire on the product tanker ATA VOYAGER on May 18, 2023.  At the time, the vessel was at Kucukcekmese anchorage, Istanbul.  According to reports, a fire broke out in the tanker’s engine room.  It is unclear if anyone was injured or burned during the fire.  Additional details have not yet been released.

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.

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.

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