There was an oil spill at the Shamrock Products Terminal at the Port of Victoria, Texas on January 4, 2024. According to the Port, approximately 300 barrells of “crude oil and diesel mixture with elevated sulfur content” were discharged. The chemical odor from the spill spread over multiple counties in the Coastal Bend area. The cause of the spill has not yet been released.
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. A sailboat capsized near Texas City, Texas on December 29, 2023, killing one person on board.
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.