The general cargo ship SEA EAGLE capsized on September 17, 2022. At the time, the vessel was at Iskenderun Port, Turkey. The ship listed and then capsized portside. The vessel is partially out of the water at present. Multiple cargo containers went overboard as a...
A worker was killed in an accident at the Port of Tampa Bay in Florida on September 16, 2022. According to reports, the victim was at Terminal 6 replacing part of a seawall. A portion of a large concrete slab broke off and crushed the worker. The victim was taken...
There was a fire on board the tanker ship SEABORNE PETRO on September 15, 2022. At the time, the vessel was northwest of Jakarta, Indonesia. The fire broke out in the vessel's engine room, and disabled the ship. It is unclear if any crew members were injured as a...
There was a fire on board the cargo ship MONA on September 14, 2022. At the time, the vessel was located in the Aegean Sea, off the coast of Chios Island, Greece. The fire is believed to have broken out in the vessel's engine room. Crew members extinguished the...
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,...