When a personnel basket transfer ends in tragedy, the consequences ripple far beyond the offshore platform or vessel where it occurred. Families are left in shock—grieving the loss of a loved one, grappling with unanswered questions, and facing an uncertain future. In...
While many boat operators are mindful of visible dangers like rough weather, rocks, or collisions with other vessels, one hidden danger that often goes unnoticed is wake turbulence. Wake turbulence occurs when large boats or ships create a trail of disturbed water as...
The Honolulu Fire Department has finished its investigation into the explosion on the fishing boat KIM THU on April 26, 2024. An explosion occurred on the fishing boat while it was docked at Pier 36 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Five crew members were burned during the...
There was a boating accident off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts on April 27, 2024. According to reports, a recreational boat capsized with four people on board. At the time, the boat was preparing to be towed to shore following a distress call that it was...
There was a deadly boating accident in Russell County, Kentucky on April 26, 2024. According to reports, a recreational boat struck a rock wall on Lake Cumberland before capsizing. At the time, there were two people on board. One person was killed in the crash and...
There was an explosion on the fishing boat KIM THU on April 26, 2024. According to reports, an explosion occurred on the fishing boat while it was docked in Honolulu, Hawaii. Five crew members are believed to have sustained burn injuries. Additional details have...
Working in confined spaces aboard vessels presents unique and significant risks for longshore workers. Areas such as cargo holds, tanks, engine rooms, and other enclosed spaces can quickly become hazardous due to limited airflow, dangerous fumes, or unstable...
Navigating shallow waters presents several challenges for small boat operators, and one of the significant risks is hitting a sandbar. When a boat strikes a sandbar, it can cause immediate and severe damage to the vessel's hull, propeller, and engine. This article...
A lawsuit has been filed in Harris County, Texas, against Mike Hooks, LLC following serious injuries sustained by a seaman while working aboard the dredging vessel MISSOURI H. The petition, filed on April 5, 2024, brings claims under the Jones Act, and for maintenance...
Cargo handling is a routine yet high-risk operation carried out on ships and in port facilities. It involves loading, unloading, and securing cargo, including containers, heavy equipment, and hazardous materials. While these tasks are essential to shipping operations,...