There was an incident on the container ship TAYMA EXPRESS on September 23, 2022. During the incident, a crew member on board the ship sustained a chemical burn and was severely injured. At the time, the ship was about 70 nautical miles southeast of Shanghai. The...
Maritime Law
Explosion on Cargo Ship OCEAN HARMONY
There was an explosion and fire on the cargo ship OCEAN HARMONY on September 23, 2022. At the time, the ship was in port in Incheon, South Korea. The boat arrived in port from China the day before. The captain on board the cargo ship was killed in the explosion of...
Fire on Crude Oil Tanker ALEXIA
There was a fire on the crude oil tanker ship ALEXIA on September 22, 2022. At the time, the ship was in the Gulf of Finland en route to Turkey. The fire is believed to have broken out in the cargo load. Although the fire was extinguished by the vessel's crew, the...
Fire on Ro-Ro Cargo Ship MIDNIGHT SUN in Tacoma, Washington
There was a fire on the roll on roll off (ro ro) cargo ship MIDNIGHT SUN on September 22, 2022. At the time, the cargo ship was docked at Tacoma, Washington. The fire broke out on the deck of ship following an equipment malfunction. The fire was extinguished by the...
Small Boat Capsizes Off Coast of North Carolina
There was a boating accident off the coast of North Carolina on September 22, 2022. According to reports, a small boat capsized several hundred yards off the coast. It is believed the boat may have been impacted by wind and wave conditions from Hurricane Fiona. ...
Boat Capsizes on Lake Pontchartrain
There was a deadly boating accident on Lake Pontchartrain in Louisiana on September 22, 2022. According to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, a small boat that was trawling for shrimp capsized with two people on board. The trawl was tangled, and...
Drowning is a leading cause of death for offshore workers
Whether you work as a professional fisherman or as a chemical specialist on an offshore oil rig, the water is one of the most pressing safety concerns for those working in a maritime environment. When you spend so much time on the open sea, you can start to take your...
Deadly Boating Accident on Lake Chesdin in Virginia
There was a deadly boating crash on Lake Chesdin in Virginia on September 17, 2022. According to the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, a bass boat and a jon boat collided during a fishing tournament at the lake. Two boaters involved in the crash were...
The Hazards of Overloading Small Boats
Small boats offer a range of recreational opportunities, from fishing to leisurely cruising. However, overloading small boats poses significant risks, leading to potential accidents, injuries, and even fatalities. This article explores the specific dangers associated...
Recreational Boat Capsizes on Lake Borgne in Louisiana
A small recreational boat capsized near Slidell, Louisiana on September 18, 2022. At the time, the vessel was on Lake Borgne. One of occupants texted a family member that assistance was needed after the 21 foot center console boat capsized. The Coast Guard was...

