Fire safety aboard cargo container ships is a crucial issue that requires stringent measures to prevent devastating accidents and ensure the safety of crew members. This article discusses the common causes of fires on container ships, the specific risks associated...
Year: 2023
Tanker Ships Collide in Great Bitter Lake, Egypt
Two tanker vessels collided in the Great Bitter Lake in Egypt on April 4, 2023. At the time, the two ships were in the holding area for the Suez Canal. The product tanker ALIGOTE struck a moored vessel, the Aframax tanker LYRIC MAGNOLIA. Both ships anchored after...
Four Injured in Offshore Oil Platform Fire
A fire broke out on an offshore oil platform in a field off the coast of Trinidad on April 10, 2023. The platform has been identified as the Bravo Platform in the Trintes field. The platform is owned and operated by Trinity Exploration & Production plc. The...
Train Strikes 18-Wheeler in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
There was a collision involving a train in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana on April 11, 2023. Reports indicate a train struck an 18-wheeler at a crossing near Highway 190 and Calumet Road. The highway was temporarily closed as a result of the collision. The...
Cessna Plane Crash in Terrell, Texas
There was a small plane crash in Terrell, Texas on April 11, 2023. According to reports, the plane, a single-engine Cessna, crashed at the Terrell Municipal Airport. During the crash, the plane flipped onto its roof. There were two people on board at the time. It...
Oilfield Fire near New Town, North Dakota
A fire broke out at an oilfield site near New Town, North Dakota on April 8, 2023. According to reports, the fire occurred at a hydraulic fracturing site. The fracking site is operated by NexTier Completion Solutions. Additional details have not yet been released. ...
Vans RV-12 Plane Crash in Guilford County, North Carolina
There was a small plane crash in Guilford County, North Carolina on April 11, 2023. According to reports, the plane, a single-engine Vans RV-12, crashed south of the Greensboro Executive Airport. There were two people on board at the time of the crash. One person...
Explosion and Fire at Dairy Mill in Dimmitt, Texas
There was an explosion at South Fork Dairy in Dimmitt, Texas on April 10, 2023. Reports indicate that an explosion occurred at the dairy facility, before fire quickly engulfed the building. Several workers were injured during the incident, and at least one woman was...
18-Wheeler Crash in Lubbock, Texas
There was an 18-wheeler crash in Lubbock, Texas on April 8, 2023. The crash occurred at Interstate 27 and 19th. Reports indicate there were multiple crashes at the location, including one involving a semi-truck. Multiple injuries were reported. There have been a...
Big Rig Accident in San Antonio, Texas
There was an 18-wheeler crash in San Antonio, Texas on April 7, 2023. The crash occurred on Highway 151. During the crash, the semi-truck left the roadway before striking an embankment and overturning. It is unclear if any other vehicles were involved in the crash....

