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...
Maritime Law
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...
Two Workers on Holland America Cruise Ship Nieuw Amsterdam
There was a deadly incident on board the Holland America Cruise Ship Nieuw Amsterdam on March 22, 2024. According to reports, the two crew members were killed in an incident in the ship's engineering space. At least some reports indicate there was a fire on board,...
Amputation Injury on Fishing Boat off Sonoma, California
There was an amputation injury on a fishing boat off the coast of Sonoma, California on March 17, 2024. According to reports, the injured woman was met by a helicopter at the dock and airlifted to a local hospital following the severe injury. Additional details have...
Deadly Boating Accident in North Naples, Florida
There was a deadly recreational boating accident in North Naples, Florida on March 15, 2024. According to reports, two people were ejected from a boat when it struck mangrove trees. The two victims have been identified as John Moulder and Judy M. Eaton. Additional...
Common Mechanical Failures at Offshore Wind Farms and Legal Ramifications
Introduction Offshore wind farms are complex installations that rely heavily on the integrity and functionality of their mechanical systems. Mechanical failures not only disrupt energy production but can also pose significant safety risks to workers and environmental...
Fire on Cargo Vessel CUYAHOGA
A fire broke out on the cargo vessel CUYAHOGA on March 15, 2024. At the time, the ship was in port undergoing repairs in Ashtabula Harbor, Ohio. According to reports, the fire involved equipment on board to offload cargo from the vessel. There were both crew...
Fishing Boat Crashes into Offshore Platform in Gulf of Mexico
There was a small boat crash in the Gulf of Mexico on March 12, 2024. According to reports, the fishing boat Linedout crashed into the leg of an offshore rig located off of Grand Isle, Louisiana. One fisherman was thrown overboard as a result. A nearby liftboat was...
Pirates Hijack Bulk Carrier ABDULLAH
Pirates have reportedly hijacked the bulk carrier ABDULLAH on March 12, 2024. According to reports, armed pirates attacked the vessel in the Indian Ocean, before taking control of the ship. Twenty-three crew members are being held hostage at this time. The vessel...
Mitigating Risks in Methanol Bunkering Operations
As the maritime industry moves towards more sustainable fuel options, methanol has gained traction due to its lower environmental impact compared to traditional marine fuels. However, the bunkering of methanol, involving the storage and transfer of this alternative...