The fishing boat ALASKA ROSE capsized on January 21, 2024. At the time, the vessel was northeast of Chiniak Island, Alaska. Four crew members went into the water as a result. A Coast Guard rescue helicopter was able to pull one fishermen out of the water. A Samaritan vessel was able to rescue the other three fishermen.
There have been a number of recent incidents involving vessels. There was a deadly fire on the container ship STRIDE in the Port of Houston on the morning of January 8, 2024. The vessel’s second engineer was killed in an explosion in the engine room on the product tanker TORC on January 8, 2024. The bulk carrier GIBRALTAR EAGLE was hit by a missile while in the Gulf of Aden on January 15, 2024. The bulk carrier GENCO PICARDY was hit by a drone on January 17, 2024.
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 to learn more about your rights.