There was an overboard incident on the Holland America Line cruise ship ROTTERDAM on April 12, 2024. According to reports, a crew member went overboard while the ship was in the Florida straits. The missing crew member was not noticed until the boat arrived in Fort...
Maritime Law
Risks Involved with Methanol Bunkering
As the shipping industry seeks cleaner fuel alternatives to comply with stringent environmental regulations, methanol has emerged as a promising option. However, methanol bunkering, the process of refueling ships with methanol, involves specific risks due to the...
Deadly Boating Accident on Lake Iamonia in Florida
There was a deadly boating accident in Leon County, Florida on April 7, 2024. According to reports, there was a crash involving two boats on Lake Iamonia. The boats involved were an airboat and a surface drive boat. One female was killed as a result of the crash. ...
The Lethal Threat of Mooring Line Snapbacks: What You Need to Know
Introduction In the maritime world, the term "snapback" often conjures images of sudden danger and critical injury risks. Mooring lines, vital for securing vessels at dock, harbor an invisible threat that can turn lethal in milliseconds. This article sheds light on...
Boat Capsizes in Sabine River in Orange County, Texas
There was a boating accident in Orange County, Texas on March 31, 2024. According to reports, a small boat capsized in the Sabine River near Pavell Island. Four adults and two children were able to escape and were rescued by the Coast Guard. Small boats face a...
Deadly Boating Crash in Jackson County, Alabama
There was a deadly accident involving an airboat in Jackson County, Alabama on March 31, 2024. According to reports, an airboat on the Tennessee River struck a tree limb. Three people were on board bow fishing when the incident occurred. One of them was thrown into...
Airboat Overturns in Everglades National Park in Florida
There was an accident involving an airboat in Everglades National Park in West Miami-Dade County, Florida on March 29, 2024. According to reports, an airboat overturned while attempting to make a turn, throwing its passengers into the water. Luckily a nearby...
Fire on Naval Logistics Vessel USNS Sergeant William R. Button
There was a fire on board the United States Naval Logistics Vessel USNS Sergeant William R. Button on March 28, 2024. At the time of the fire, the ship was in the Gulf of Mexico, having recently departed from Mobile, Alabama. The fire broke out in the ship's engine...
Container Ship DALI Hits Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland
The container ship DALI struck the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore, Maryland on March 25, 2024. Following the impact, the 1.6 mile long bridge collapsed into Baltimore Harbor. At the time, two local pilots were on board the vessel as it left the harbor en...
Fire on Cruise Ship CARNIVAL FREEDOM
There was a fire on board the Carnival Cruise ship CARNIVAL FREEDOM on March 23, 2024. According to reports, the vessel's exhaust funnel caught fire. As a result of damage, a portion of the exhaust funnel collapsed onto one of the vessel's decks. At least two crew...