Maritime workers face numerous risks on the job, but few are as prevalent and hazardous as those associated with handling cargo containers. This article explores the significant dangers these workers encounter and underscores the importance of safety measures and...
Maritime Law
Two Dead after Boat Collision in Biscayne Bay, Florida
There was an accident involving two boats in Biscayne Bay in Florida on April 21, 2024. According to reports, a yacht and a smaller boat collided in Elliot Key. Each of the boats had seven people on board. At least two people are reported to have been killed in the...
Pirates Release Hijacked Bulk Carrier MV ABDULLAH
The hijacked bulk carrier MV ABDULLAH was released by Somali pirates on April 14, 2024. According to reports, the pirates agreed to release the vessel in exchange for a ransom payment of $5 million. The ship was initially hijacked from the Indian Ocean on March 12,...
Boat Capsizes off Coast of San Francisco, California
There was a small boat incident off the coast of San Francisco, California on April 14, 2024. According to reports, a boat capsized three miles from Ocean Beach. There were four people on board, who were rescued and taken to shore for medical evaluation. Additional...
Crew Member Goes Overboard on Cruise Ship ROTTERDAM
There was an overboard incident on the Holland America Line cruise ship ROTTERDAM on April 12, 2024. According to reports, a crew member went overboard while the ship was in the Florida straits. The missing crew member was not noticed until the boat arrived in Fort...
Risks Involved with Methanol Bunkering
As the shipping industry seeks cleaner fuel alternatives to comply with stringent environmental regulations, methanol has emerged as a promising option. However, methanol bunkering, the process of refueling ships with methanol, involves specific risks due to the...
Deadly Boating Accident on Lake Iamonia in Florida
There was a deadly boating accident in Leon County, Florida on April 7, 2024. According to reports, there was a crash involving two boats on Lake Iamonia. The boats involved were an airboat and a surface drive boat. One female was killed as a result of the crash. ...
The Lethal Threat of Mooring Line Snapbacks: What You Need to Know
Introduction In the maritime world, the term "snapback" often conjures images of sudden danger and critical injury risks. Mooring lines, vital for securing vessels at dock, harbor an invisible threat that can turn lethal in milliseconds. This article sheds light on...
Boat Capsizes in Sabine River in Orange County, Texas
There was a boating accident in Orange County, Texas on March 31, 2024. According to reports, a small boat capsized in the Sabine River near Pavell Island. Four adults and two children were able to escape and were rescued by the Coast Guard. Small boats face a...
Deadly Boating Crash in Jackson County, Alabama
There was a deadly accident involving an airboat in Jackson County, Alabama on March 31, 2024. According to reports, an airboat on the Tennessee River struck a tree limb. Three people were on board bow fishing when the incident occurred. One of them was thrown into...