Boating at night can be a peaceful and enjoyable experience, but it also comes with increased danger. Whether you’re heading out for a sunset cruise or returning from dinner by boat, taking the right precautions is critical. Nighttime conditions can make navigation...
Maritime Law
Two Dead After Boat Strikes Break Wall in New Haven Harbor
A boating accident in New Haven Harbor turned deadly after a vessel reportedly struck a break wall and sank, killing both occupants on board. The victims have been identified as Cynthia Ferk, 64, and Floyd Maxson, 67, both of Stratford, Connecticut. Authorities...
Man Dies Following Serious Boat Crash in Bayou Coden, Alabama
Incident Summary A devastating boat crash in Bayou Coden, Alabama, has claimed the life of 49-year-old Wilson Johnson. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 5, 2025, when two vessels collided near the small fishing town southwest of Mobile....
Five Boaters Rescued After Nighttime Capsizing Near Freeport, Texas
Incident Summary Five people were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard on the morning of July 9, 2025, after their boat capsized during an overnight trip near Freeport, Texas. The 22-foot pleasure craft was reported overdue the previous evening. Fortunately, a flare...
Houthis Sink Cargo Ship Eternity C in Red Sea Attack, Killing Three and Injuring Others
A deadly maritime attack in the Red Sea has claimed the lives of three crew members and left others injured or missing, following a series of aggressive actions by Houthi rebels targeting commercial shipping lanes near Yemen. The incident involved the Eternity C, a...
Deadly Collision on Lake Greenwood Highlights Dangers of Boating Under the Influence
A devastating boating accident in the early hours of July 6, 2025, claimed the lives of two individuals and left two others injured on Lake Greenwood, South Carolina. Authorities have arrested and charged the at-fault boat operator with felony boating under the...
Boaters Rescued After Vessel Catches Fire Off Cayucos, California
A Fourth of July weekend boating trip off the Central California coast turned dangerous when a vessel caught fire and ultimately sank while under tow by the Coast Guard. Four people were rescued from the water after jumping overboard as flames erupted onboard. The...
Seven Injured in Lake Nottely Boat Explosion After Fueling at Marina
A Fourth of July outing turned tragic on Lake Nottely in Georgia when a family’s boat exploded shortly after refueling at Cozy Cove Marina, leaving seven people injured, including multiple children. The blast occurred in a no-wake zone while the vessel was still...
Seven Injured in Lake Lanier Boat Explosion on Fourth of July
A boat explosion on Lake Lanier during Fourth of July festivities sent seven people—ranging in age from 5 to 45—to the hospital with severe burns. The incident, which occurred near Landshark Cove close to Margaritaville, has left many asking how such a violent...
Woman Killed, Husband Injured in Kentucky Lake Boating Accident
A tragic boating accident on Kentucky Lake has left one woman dead and her husband injured after their small fishing boat was struck and run over by another vessel. The incident occurred in the Jonathan Creek area on the morning of July 2, 2025, and remains under...

