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...
Maritime Law
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...
Drill Ship Capsizes in Gulf of Suez, Leaving at Least Four Dead and Others Missing
A tragic maritime incident has unfolded in the Gulf of Suez, where a drill ship reportedly being towed for relocation capsized, leading to the confirmed deaths of at least four individuals. The vessel, identified as the Admarine 12, belonged to Saudi-based ADES...
One Dead in Early Morning Boating Collision at Lake Stephens in West Virginia
A tragic boating accident at Lake Stephens in Raleigh County, West Virginia, has claimed the life of one individual. The fatal crash, which occurred in the early morning hours of July 1, 2025, involved a collision between two vessels and is currently under...
Can a Seaman Sue for Unpaid Wages?
Unpaid wages are a serious issue in the maritime industry, where crew members often work long hours under challenging and sometimes dangerous conditions. If you're a seaman who hasn't received full payment for your labor, you may be wondering: Can I sue for unpaid...

