Small boats offer countless recreational opportunities, from fishing to leisurely cruises. However, operating small boats in poor weather conditions poses significant risks, leading to potential accidents, injuries, and even fatalities. This article explores the...
There was a fire on board the cargo ship NOVA on July 26, 2022. At the time, the cargo vessel was berthed at Eemshaven, Netherlands. The fire is believed to have broken out in the cargo hold which was filled with wind turbine parts. It is unclear if anyone was...
There was an explosion on the tug boat BLUE DRAGON on July 23, 2022. At the time, the tug boat was in a river in Indonesia waiting for a barge to be loaded with coal. There were twelve people on board at the time of the explosion. Four people were burned, and one...
A fire broke out on a small boat on Lake Lanier in Georgia on July 24, 2022. According to reports, a vessel caught fire about 100 feet from shore on Sunday. There were three passengers on board, who jumped into the water before the boat was completely engulfed in...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA") has completed its investigation into the December 2021 drowning of a commercial diver in Florida. During the incident, the worker drowned in a golf course pond. The diver and a co-worker were retrieving golf...
Maybe you dreamed about cruising the oceans of the world with nothing but the sound of the wind and the waves. If you embarked on a maritime career, you will soon have realized the reality is very different. Most boats are incredibly noisy, and you may struggle to...
A pilot was killed during a boarding accident involving the product tanker ALHENA on July 18, 2022. According to reports, a vessel pilot was attempting to board the vessel at the anchorage off the port of Yalova, Turkey. While climbing up the pilot ladder, the pilot...
A fire broke out on the oil tanker ADVANTAGE SUMMER on July 17, 2022. According to reports, a fire broke out in the tanker's engine room. At the time, the vessel was en route to Huelva, Spain. The crew was able to extinguish the fire, but it unclear how much damage...
If you’ve ever been on a boat, then you realize that there may be more dangers on ships than you would ever experience in a car. Injuries offshore and on a boat can lead to serious complications in your work and travels. The best way to avoid injuries on a boat is to...
Whether you’re hurt on land or at sea, it’s important that you have an opportunity to get the medical care and treatment you need. Many people worry that they won’t be able to see the medical providers they trust or that the providers they’re told to see won’t be on...