A fire broke out on the cargo ship GENIUS STAR XI on December 25, 2023. At the time, the cargo ship was crossing the Pacific Ocean en route to San Diego, California. The U.S. Coast Guard instructed the ship to proceed to 225 miles from Dutch Harbor, Alaska. Reports indicate the fire broke out in one of the ships’ cargo holds. The ship is carrying a load of lithium-ion batteries. The incident remains under investigation at this time. It is unclear if anyone on board has been injured as a result of the ongoing fire.
There have been a number of recent incidents involving vessels. Multiple crew members were killed on the bulk carrier BLUE CECIL on December 8, 2023. A ballistic missile fired by Houthi rebels struck a cargo ship on Friday, December 19, 2023 near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait in the Red Sea. A fishing boat capsized off the coast of South Carolina on December 19, 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 or to learn more about your rights.