There was a fire on the bulk cargo ship Langeland on December 9, 2024. According to reports, a fire broke out in the cargo hold of the vessel while it was at the Port of Arinaga in the Canary Islands. At the time, the vessel was being loaded with scrap metal. ...
There was a deadly accident on a cargo ship in Falls Township, Pennsylvania on December 9, 2024. According to reports, the incident occurred inside the hull of a ship transporting sugar at the international port early Monday morning. The worker was struck by a...
Fishing tournaments draw large crowds of participants and spectators, and the stakes—both in terms of competition and personal safety—can be high. While these events are meant to celebrate skill and camaraderie on the water, they often involve fast-moving vessels,...
The commercial fishing vessel Wind Walker capsized off Couverden Point, Alaska on December 1, 2024. The fishing vessel made an emergency mayday call at 12:10 a.m. on Sunday. A ferry diverted to assist, and the Coast Guard sent both a helicopter and response boat to...
Maritime accidents are inherently dangerous, often resulting in severe injuries or fatalities for crew members, passengers, and other maritime workers. When a loved one dies due to negligence, unseaworthy vessels, or other preventable factors, the surviving family...
Offshore basket transfers are already complex, but when the vessel itself becomes unstable, the operation can quickly become dangerous. The ocean doesn’t wait for a crane operator to align the perfect lift, and constant motion—especially in rough seas—poses a serious...
Longshore workers play a crucial role in the shipping industry, performing dangerous and physically demanding tasks such as loading and unloading cargo. Shipowners are legally obligated to ensure that longshore workers have a reasonably safe environment before work...
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...