The general cargo ship MARTINA was attacked and boarded by pirates on September 14, 2022. At the time, the vessel was at Conakry Anchorage, Guinea. Reports indicate that a group of pirates boarded and then looted the ship. Crew members mustered in the vessel's...
There was a collision between two small fishing boats in Aransas Pass, Texas on September 10, 2022. The collision occurred around 6:30 am in the Aransas Pass in front of Cline’s Landing. At least one person went overboard from one of the boats as a result. A...
There was a fire on a 20 foot recreational boat in the Detroit River on September 10, 2022. A fire broke out on the boat, and two people on board were forced into the water as a result. Two jetskis attempted to assist, but one of them turned over, resulting in a...
There was an explosion on a natural gas pipeline in Lake Lery, Louisiana on September 8, 2022. According to reports, the Coast Guard is investigating the explosion and fire on the TOCA LINE, which is operated by Houston-based High Point Gas Transmission LLC. The...
Few people realize just how hard it is to work on a ship. Maritime workers experience a lot of dangers on their job that may cause serious, life-long injuries. Employee injuries are even possible when they’re still on the loading dock. There are several common dangers...
Deckhands on barges deserve to have a safe work environment. It’s up to the employers to ensure that everyone on the vessel has what they need to remain safe. This includes proper gear, as well as the training to stay out of harm’s way. Some essential safety tips,...
There was a fire on the product tanker HAFNIA TANZANITE on September 5, 2022. At the time, the vessel was northwest of Hoek van Holland, Netherlands. The fire started in the vessel's engine room and was suppressed by a Halon fire suppression system. The vessel was...
There was a fire on the bulk carrier EPIC on September 2, 2022. At the time, the vessel was in Rouen, France. The fire is believed to have started in the vessel's cargo hold which had a load of scrap metal on board. It is unclear if anyone was injured in the...
The Port of Corpus Christi has announced plans to develop a solar farm in San Patricio County. The Port has entered an agreement with Buckeye Partners LP to develop the solar farm. The operations are set to commence in late 2025. The solar farm will be built on...
There was an explosion on the tanker ship TORC on August 28, 2022. At the time, the vessel was in the Marmara Sea, Turkey. The explosion occurred while welding was being performed during maintenance. Two crew members were injured and required hospitalization as a...