Understanding Oil Rig and Offshore Platform Accidents While offshore drilling is a crucial part of the energy industry, it is also one of the most dangerous occupations. Oil rig and offshore platform accidents can lead to severe injuries, fatalities, and environmental...
In offshore work environments, few operations require as much coordination as a personnel basket transfer. Moving workers by crane between vessels or platforms demands precision, timing, and above all—clear communication. Unfortunately, communication breakdowns are a...
There was a fire in Galveston, Texas on November 21, 2024. The flash fire occurred at Texas International Terminals. According to reports, the workers were welding a pipe at the terminal that connects to a flare, when the flash fire occurred. Five workers are...
Lawsuit seeks $500m over deadly Seacor Power casualty off Gulf Coast. The American Bureau of Shipping is locked in a legal battle that could test the liability of classification societies when marine casualties turn deadly Click here to read the entire article on...
Recreational dive boats provide opportunities to explore underwater worlds, offering adventure and excitement to scuba divers and snorkelers. However, these excursions also carry significant risks, including equipment failures, operator negligence, and environmental...
There was a fire on board the fishing boat Tsiu on November 9, 2024. At the time, the ship northeast of Yakutat, Alaska. During the incident, the vessel lost power as a result of an electrical fire on board. A Coast Guard helicopter was able to rescue three...
There was a fire on board the container ship Rhine Maersk on November 9, 2024. At the time, the ship was en route to Algeciras, Spain from Abidjan, Ivory Coast. During the incident, the vessel detected high temperatures in multiple containers on board. It is...
There was a small boat accident in Suffolk, Virginia on November 9, 2024. During the incident early Saturday, a small boat on the Nansemond River struck an object in the water. One boater was thrown overboard as a result of the collision. The other two people on...
There was a crane accident at the Boston Harbor Shipyard and Marina in Boston, Massachusetts on November 7, 2024. At the time, the crane was transporting a section of floating pier into Boston Harbor. One of the straps securing the pier failed, causing it to fall...
There was a medical emergency on the oil tanker Polaris Voyager on November 5, 2024. At the time, the vessel was off the coast of San Diego, California. A MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from the Coast Guard arrived to evacuate the crew member. The crew member was...