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...
Maritime Law
Fire on Bulk Carrier EPIC
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...
Port of Corpus Christi to Open Solar Farm
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...
Explosion on Tanker Ship TORC
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...
Boat Explosion in Babylon, New York
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...
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...

