Collision between Fishing Boat and Pilot Boat in James River, Virginia

by | Jun 1, 2023 | Maritime Law

There was a collision between two boats on James River in Virginia on May 30, 2023.  According to reports, the fishing boat MISS HEATHER and the pilot boat SWIFT collided near the Newport News Channel.  The fishing boat took on water before sinking.  Two fishermen were able to be rescued by the pilot boat.  The cause of the collision remains under investigation.

There have been a number of recent incidents involving vessels.  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.  There was a fire on the tanker ship XANTE on May 18, 2023.  There was a fire on the bulk carrier CAPE TOWN EAGLE on May 30, 2023.

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