There was a deadly boat accident on Lake Texoma on December 27, 2024. According to reports, two men were driving a fishing boat when they attempted to go under a railroad bridge in the Alberta Creek area. The boat struck a pillar at the bridge, ejecting both...
The tugboat Patrick J. Studdert sank after a collision on the Mississippi River on December 29, 2024. According to reports, the tugboat was involved in a collision with a tanker ship near the Hale Boggs Memorial Bridge in Luling, Louisiana. The tugboat sank as a...
There was a deadly boat accident near Key West, Florida on December 27, 2024. According to reports, a speedboat collided with an anchored sailboat in Buttonwood Sound on Friday night. There were four passengers on board the speedboat, all of whom were thrown into...
Maritime injuries can have devastating consequences for those who work or travel on the water. Whether you are a seafarer, dockworker, cruise passenger, or fisherman, the risks inherent to maritime environments are significant. From accidents aboard ships to injuries...
There was a deadly boat explosion and fire in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on December 23, 2024. According to reports, a boat exploded at the Lauderdale Marina before a fire broke out. The boat was docked near fuel pumps at the marina, but it is unclear if it was...
Cargo liquefaction is a dangerous phenomenon that can occur during the transport of certain solid bulk materials. When exposed to moisture and subjected to the motion and vibration of a ship at sea, materials such as fine-grained ore, bauxite, or concentrates can...
The squid fishing boat Net Effect capsized on December 13, 2024. At the time, the vessel was roughly 100 yards from the entrance to Ventura Harbor. Reports indicate there were no rough waves or wind conditions at the time. A nearby fishing vessel was able to pull...
Longshore workers play a critical role in maritime operations, handling cargo, loading and unloading ships, and ensuring that port activities run smoothly. However, the nature of their work often exposes them to significant risks, including falls, equipment accidents,...
There was a fire on the bulk cargo ship Langeland on December 9, 2024. According to reports, a fire broke out in the cargo hold of the vessel while it was at the Port of Arinaga in the Canary Islands. At the time, the vessel was being loaded with scrap metal. ...
There was a deadly accident on a cargo ship in Falls Township, Pennsylvania on December 9, 2024. According to reports, the incident occurred inside the hull of a ship transporting sugar at the international port early Monday morning. The worker was struck by a...