For some people, working on a cruise ship might seem like the ideal profession. The job involves traveling to beautiful and exotic locations. They get to interact with countless people out on their honeymoons or on a wild family vacation. The job offers an...
Maritime Law
Deadly Barge Crane Accident in Key Largo, Florida
There was a crane accident in Key Largo, Florida on March 21, 2023. During the incident, a crane located on a barge tipped over into the water. The operator was trapped inside the crane. The victim has been identified as Jose Eduardo Reyes Ponce, of Homestead,...
Recreational Boat Capsizes on Jordan Lake in North Carolina
There was a deadly boating accident in North Carolina on March 17, 2023. At the time, the vessel was on Jordan Lake in Chatham County. The boat capsized at the Farrington Point boat ramp. One person was killed and three people were injured in the incident. It is...
Explosion on Float Storage Unit FSO Benchamas 2
There was a deadly explosion on the float storage vessel FSO Benchamas 2 on March 13, 2023. At the time, the vessel was in the Gulf of Siam. The explosion occurred while repairs to underwater valves were occurring. At least one worker died in the explosion. The...
Two Boats Collide near Fort Myers Beach, Florida
There was a boating collision in Lee County, Florida on March 12, 2023. According to reports, a 50 ft sailboat and a fishing vessel collided. At the time, the fishing boat was heading into port when it struck the anchored sailboat. At least seven people were...
Barge Fire in Vicksburg, Mississippi
A fire broke out on a barge in Vicksburg, Mississippi on March 9, 2023. According to reports, a barge at Miller Materials caught fire. At the time, workers were attempting to restart a generator on the barge when it backfired. The workers were unable to control the...
Offshore Oil Rig Catches Fire in Mobile, Alabama
A fire broke out on a semi-submersible oil platform in Mobile, Alabama on March 8, 2023. According to reports, the offshore rig was in dry dock, in order to be dismantled at the Alabama Shipyard. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. There have been a...
Boat Hits Cape Coral Bridge in Florida
There was a boating accident in Lee County, Florida on February 25, 2023. According to reports, a boat traveling in the Caloosahatchee River struck the Cape Coral Bridge. After hitting the bridge, the vessel took on water and sank. Numerous agencies including the...
What is the Jones Act?
The Jones Act is a law that was enacted in 1920, and it has been protecting the seaman's working environment since. The act covers many topics, such as safety, job security and the vessel's seaworthiness. It provides medical benefits and compensation for employees who...
Methane Leak on Container Ship FESCO TATARSTAN
There was a methane leak on board the container ship FESCO TATARSTAN on February 25, 2023. At the time, the ship was located at Korsakov Port, Sakhalin, Russia. According to reports, methane began leaking from a 10-ton flexitank on the deck of the vessel. All crew...