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...
Maritime Law
Injuries on Recreational Dive Boats: Unique Legal Considerations
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...
Electrical Fire on Fishing Boat Tsiu
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...
Fire on Container Ship Rhine Maersk
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...
Boat Accident in Suffolk, Virginia
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...
Crane Failure at Marina in Boston, Massachusetts
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...
Crewmember Evacuated from Oil Tanker Polaris Voyager
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...
Port of Corpus Christi Dock and Longshore Worker Injuries
Understanding Dock and Longshore Worker Injuries in Corpus Christi The Port of Corpus Christi is one of the busiest maritime hubs in the United States, handling massive amounts of cargo and supporting a variety of maritime industries. Dockworkers, longshoremen, and...
Medical Evacuation from Oil Tanker SFL FRASER Offshore Port Aransas, Texas
There was a medical emergency on the oil tanker SFL FRASER on November 3, 2024. At the time, the vessel was 35 miles off the coast of Port Aransas, Texas. One crew member was medevaced by a Coast Guard helicopter. The crew member, believed to have sustained a heart...
Risks to Offshore Workers Posed by Tropical Storm Rafael: Preparing for Severe Weather in Offshore Environments
Offshore workers, including those on oil rigs, drilling platforms, and vessels, face uniquely high risks when severe weather strikes. Tropical Storm Rafael, like other tropical storms, poses serious dangers for those working at sea, where high winds, massive waves,...

