There was a deadly boating accident in Lake Powell near the Utah-Arizona border on July 26, 2024. According to reports, a 25-foot pontoon boat capsized when it was being towed by another vessel. At the time, there were 11 passengers on board. Multiple passengers...
There was a deadly boating accident in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana on July 23, 2024. According to reports, two men were on a boat on Bayou Chene returning from a fishing trip. As the boat was slowing down before a flood control lock, it hit a submerged obstacle. One...
In the maritime industry, ensuring the safety of longshore workers is a shared responsibility between the stevedore—the company overseeing cargo operations—and the shipowner. While longshore workers perform critical and often hazardous tasks such as loading,...
Spagnoletti Law Firm has filed a Jones Act lawsuit on behalf of a seaman who suffered serious injuries while working aboard a commercial fishing vessel. The lawsuit alleges that negligence, unsafe working conditions, and unseaworthiness of the vessel contributed to a...
Cargo containers are the backbone of global trade, moving goods across oceans and through ports worldwide. While these containers are designed to be durable and secure, the process of loading and unloading them involves significant risks, particularly during crane...
There was an explosion followed by massive fire on the container ship MAERSK FRANKFURT on July 19, 2024. At the time, the ship was southwest of Goa, India, en route to Colombo, Sri Lanka. The Indian Coast Guard has deployed multiple vessels to assist with...
Vessel grounding is one of the most serious incidents that can occur in maritime operations, posing significant risks to the vessel, its crew, the environment, and surrounding marine traffic. Grounding occurs when a ship inadvertently makes contact with the seabed,...
Suffering an injury during a personnel basket transfer can change the course of your life. These accidents often result in serious physical harm, emotional trauma, and extended time away from work. The aftermath can be overwhelming—especially when you’re trying to...
There was an accident involving the tugboat Miss Peggy in the Houston Ship Channel on July 19, 2024. According to reports, the ship capsized near the Lynchburg Ferry on Friday afternoon. At least five crew members are believed to have gone into the water as a...
Slip and fall accidents are among the most common types of incidents that occur on ships, posing significant risks to maritime workers. The unique environment of a vessel, combined with weather conditions, equipment, and operational activities, can create numerous...