On August 10, 2023, a serious accident at Sunset Marina on Dale Hollow Lake in Byrdstown, Tennessee, underscored the significant risks associated with recreational boating and marina operations. A rental houseboat, the Flagship 604, collided with a fuel dispenser...
Galveston Bay is a bustling hub of maritime activity, serving as a critical gateway for the import and export of goods in the United States. Among the many vessels that traverse its waters, tanker ships play a vital role in transporting large quantities of oil,...
On August 8, 2023, the towing vessel Jacqueline A met a tragic end when it sank approximately three miles off the coast of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The vessel, which was transiting the Atlantic Ocean en route to a shipyard in Louisiana for repairs, took on...
The shrimp boat Second Chance ran aground in Port Aransas on July 31, 2024. According to reports, the vessel experienced engine problems leading to the incident. Three crew members were rescued by the Coast Guard. The incident remains under investigation. The risk...
Hurricane season presents significant challenges for maritime companies, with severe weather capable of causing massive disruptions, damage to vessels, and endangering the lives of crew members. For companies operating in the maritime industry, it’s essential to have...
Offshore wind turbines are a crucial component of the renewable energy landscape, harnessing wind power to generate electricity and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. While these structures are engineered to withstand harsh marine environments, they are not immune to...
There was a deadly boating accident in Livingston Parish, Louisiana on July 28, 2024. According to reports, a 25-foot pontoon boat and a 25-foot Sea Fox boat collided on Tickfaw River near midnight. Two people were killed as a result of the collision. The incident...
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,...