The offshore supply tug Carmen capsized and sank off the coast of Brazil on Friday, November 20, 2020. At the time the vessel was near the Petrobras P-48 Platform, Campos Basin, Brazil. 18 crew members were on board at the time, who were rescued by nearby vessels. ...
Maritime Law
The risks of working on a ship aren’t always what you imagine
If you’re thinking of starting a career working on a ship, perhaps helping to ferry cargo all over the world or just between domestic ports, one thing you want to think of is the potential for injury on the job. There are some unique risks that you must face and you...
D/B Thor Breaks Lines in Port Fourchon – Collides with Vessels
The derrick barge Thor was moored at the Port of Fourchon when weather conditions caused by Hurricane Zeta caused the vessel to break free. Following this, the uncontrolled vessel struck numerous other vessels and objects in the canal before it was brought under...
Lawsuit Filed for Workers Injured on Derrick Barge Thor
Spagnoletti Law Firm recently filed suit on behalf of two injured maritime workers who were severely hurt while working on the D/B Thor. The vessel was initially docked at Port Fourchon due to the dangerous weather conditions expected during Hurricane Zeta. During...
NTSB Issues Report for Lift Boat Incident
The National Transportation Safety Board has released an investigative report on the September, 2019 incident when the lift boat Kristin Faye overturned while operating in the Gulf of Mexico. The incident occurred while the lift boat was elevated above the water to...
Bulk Carrier CAPE KALLIA Strikes Fishing Boat – Four Missing
The bulk carrier ship CAPE KALLIA struck a fishing boat in the morning on November 17, 2020. At the time, the vessels were in the Indian Ocean. The fishing boat sank, and at least four crew members remain missing. The CAPE KALLIA was en route from China to Hedland...
Shrimp Boat Capsizes in South Carolina – Two Missing
A ship boat capsized in St. Helena Sound near Harbor Island on Tuesday. At the time, the vessel had two shrimpers on board. Search and rescue operations continue in an attempt to locate and rescue the missing fishermen. A vessel capsizing can be the result of many...
Container Ship MENTARI CRYSTAL Capsizes in Indonesia
A container ship located at a pier in East Java, Indonesia capsized on Sunday night. At the time, the vessel had 137 containers on board. It is unclear if any of the crew members were injured in the incident. The MENTARI CRYSTAL is a general cargo ship that sails...
Cargo Ship Collides with Fishing Vessel – At Least Four Dead
The Cargo ship HONG YUN 9888 struck a fishing boat in the morning on November 15, 2020. At the time, the vessels were in the Yellow Sea. The fishing boat sank, and at least four individuals have died as a result. Search and rescue efforts continue to search for any...
NTSB Issues Report on Barge Incident
The National Transportation Safety Board has released an investigative report on the November, 2019 incident when a barge struck the James T. Wilson Fishing Pier in Chesapeake Bay, Hampton, Virginia. The YD 71 barge broke free from its moorings and struck the pier,...