There was a recreational boating accident in Babylon, New York on August 26, 2022. A boat exploded with six people on board. At the time the boat was in a canal near the South Shore of Long Island. One person sustained critical injuries and was taken to Stony Brook...
Maritime Law
Recreational Boat Fire on Columbia River in Oregon
There was a recreational boating accident in Multnomah County, Oregon on August 25, 2022. A fire broke out on a boat on the river, before it sank. The operator had to abandon the boat, but was rescued by a nearby samaritan vessel. The cause of the fire is unknown....
OSHA Investigation Following Fire on Jackup Rig
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA") has completed its investigation into the February 25, 2022 incident when nine workers were trapped on a burning jack up rig in Sabine Pass, Texas. At the time, the Pride Wisconsin drilling rig was being...
Deadly Boating Accident on Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri
There was a deadly accident involving a recreational boat on Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri on August 20, 2022. The crash occurred in the main channel at mile mark 69. The boat struck a rock bluff in that area, resulting in one death and three injuries. The victim...
Collision Involving Bulk Carrier AP REVELIN in Port Arthur, Texas
There was a collision between the bulk carrier AP REVELIN and an unidentified cargo ship in Port Arthur, Texas on August 21, 2022. At the time, the vessel was leaving the port. The vessel is anchored at outer anchorage for repairs. It is unclear if anyone was...
Fire and Explosion on Small Boat in Daytona Beach, Florida
A fire broke out on a small boat in Daytona Beach, Florida on August 21, 2022. At the time, the vessel was at the Halifax Harbor Marina to refuel. After refueling, the occupants attempted to restart the boat, but it caught on fire. There was also an explosion on...
Small Boat Catches Fire at Millerton Lake in California
A fire broke out on a small boat at Millerton Lake, California on August 19, 2022. At the time, the vessel was about to be put into the water when its engine was started. A fire started during the process, burning multiple people standing around the boat. One...
Crew Member Electrocuted on Bulk Carrier COSCO WUYISHAN
A crew member was electrocuted on board the bulk carrier COSCO WUYISHAN on August 17, 2022. At the time, the vessel was in Veracruz, Mexico. The crew member was electrocuted while performed his job duties on the ship. Additional details have not yet been released....
Fire on Landing Craft WESTERN STAR
There was a fire on board the landing craft WESTERN STAR on August 17, 2022. According to reports, the vessel was at South West Bay on Malekula island, Vanuatu. It is believed the vessel was loaded with fuel at the time the fire broke out. The vessel was chartered...
Swimmer Struck by Boat in Canaan, New York
There was a boating accident in Canaan, New York on August 16, 2022. According to reports, a woman was swimming in Queechy Lake when she was struck by a boat. The swimmer may have lost a leg in the incident. She was transported to Albany Medical Center by...

