There was a boating accident in Lake Pontchartrain in Louisiana on March 6, 2021. A boat with five people on board hit the Highway 11 drawbridge in Lake Pontchartrain. Four passengers were rescued and taken to University Medical Center New Orleans for medical...
Maritime Law
Fire on Fishing Trawler Atlantic Destiny
There was a fire on board the fishing trawler Atlantic Destiny on March 2, 2021. At the time, the ship was off the coast of Nova Scotia. At this point it is unknown if anyone was injured. The vessel is owned by Ocean Choice International. There have been a number...
Fire on Chemical Tanker TORM LOUISE
There was a fire on board the chemical tanker TORM LOUISE on February 24, 2021. At the time, the tanker was at the Total Terminal located in Mardyck, Dunkirk, France. At this point it is unclear what caused the fire to erupt. It is unknown if anyone was injured. ...
Explosion on Vehicle Carrier Vessel HELIOS RAY
There has been an explosion on board the car carrier HELIOS RAY on February 25, 2021. At the time, the ship was in Gulf of Oman, en route from Saudi Arabia to Singapore. At this point it is unclear if this incident was the result of a deliberate attack on the vessel...
What to do if someone falls overboard
Working on the water clearly carries some risks that you would never face in any other profession. A single accident can quickly turn fatal if a worker falls overboard. This is especially true in harsh conditions, such as when a storm comes up quickly and without...
Explosion on Bulk Carrier CSSC CAPE TOWN
There was an explosion on the bulk carrier CSSC CAPE TOWN on February 19, 2021. At the time, the vessel was in the Bay of Gibraltar. The vessel was carrying coal, having arrived from Baltimore, Maryland. Reports indicate that at least four crew members sustained...
Explosion on Tanker MEKONGTRANS 01
There was an explosion on the tanker MEKONGTRANS 01 on February 19, 2021. At the time, the vessel was en route from Quang Nai Port, Vietnam to Can Tho, Vietnam. Reports indicate that one crew member remains missing from the vessel. It is unclear what caused the...
Fishing Vessel Capsizes in Tillamook Bay, Oregon – One Dead
A 38 ft. fishing vessel sank on February 20, 2021. At the time, the ship was in Tillamook Bay, Oregon. Reports indicate that four people were rescued from the vessel. At least one of the fishermen has been pronounced dead. It is unclear what caused the vessel to...
Multiple Crew Members Poisoned on Cargo Ship APRIL
A mass poisoning occurred on the cargo ship APRIL on February 19, 2021. At the time of the fire, the ship was en route from Taganrog, Russia to Samsun, Turkey. Reports indicate that five crew members were poisoned, with one crew member dying as a result of the...
Fire on Vessel Aleutian Falcon in Port of Tacoma
A fire broke out on the fish processing vessel Aleutian Falcon on February 17, 2021. At the time of the fire, the ship was at the Port of Tacoma. The vessel was moored at Trident Seafoods on Pier 12. It is unclear what caused the fire, or if any crew members were...