The Honolulu Fire Department has finished its investigation into the explosion on the fishing boat KIM THU on April 26, 2024. An explosion occurred on the fishing boat while it was docked at Pier 36 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Five crew members were burned during the...
Maritime Law
Boat Capsizes off Coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts
There was a boating accident off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts on April 27, 2024. According to reports, a recreational boat capsized with four people on board. At the time, the boat was preparing to be towed to shore following a distress call that it was...
Deadly Boating Accident in Russell County, Kentucky
There was a deadly boating accident in Russell County, Kentucky on April 26, 2024. According to reports, a recreational boat struck a rock wall on Lake Cumberland before capsizing. At the time, there were two people on board. One person was killed in the crash and...
Explosion on Fishing Boat KIM THU
There was an explosion on the fishing boat KIM THU on April 26, 2024. According to reports, an explosion occurred on the fishing boat while it was docked in Honolulu, Hawaii. Five crew members are believed to have sustained burn injuries. Additional details have...
Hazards of Cargo Containers to Maritime Workers: A Critical Overview
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...
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...