There was an incident on the products tanker ship GHIBLI on September 13, 2023. At the time of the incident, the vessel was off the coast of Galveston, Texas. According to reports, a crew member went overboard from the vessel. The Coast Guard engaged in search and rescue operations, and a helicopter was able to rescue the crew member. He was transported to the University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston for care.
The product tanker is owned by Ghibli Shipping BV, and operated by Marwave Shipmanagement.
There have been a number of recent incidents involving vessels. A barge caught fire in Mobile, Alabama on September 1, 2023. A pontoon boat crashed into a guardrail in McHenry County, Illinois on September 4, 2023. A sailboat caught fire near the Humble Channel in Corpus Christi, Texas on September 10, 2023. The container ship CHIAPAS STAR developed a list and partially capsized on September 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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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 or to learn more about your rights.