There was an poisoning event on the ferry FILIPINAS SURIGAO DEL NORTE on October 7, 2023. A barrel believed to contain chlorine fell from a forklift onto the cargo deck on the ferry. More than 20 crew members were exposed to sulfuric acid as a result, and sustained...
There was an incident involving a small recreational boat on October 7, 2023. An 18 foot vessel capsized in Great Bay in Little Egg Harbor Township. It is believed the vessel was impacted by weather conditions. The United States Coast Guard was able to rescue three...
Recreational boating is a favorite pastime for many, providing an escape to the open waters and a chance to enjoy nature. However, boating also comes with inherent risks, one of the most dangerous being the risk of fire. Boat fires can spread quickly and cause...
There was an incident involving the tug boat BONNIE G on October 4, 2023. The tug boat became grounded at St. Thomas Island, U.S. Virgin Islands. The United States Coast Guard was able to rescue everyone on board the tug. It is unclear if anyone sustained injuries...
There was a deadly boating collision in Havre de Grace, Maryland on October 2, 2023. Two recreational boats collided on the Susquehanna River near the Thomas J. Hatem Memorial Bridge. One person was killed and one was injured in the collision. The cause of the...
A fire broke out on the container ship LUNA MAERSK on October 2, 2023. At the time, the vessel was located in the Aegean Sea, en route to Thessaloniki, Greece. The fire is believed to have broken out in a container on board the ship. The extent of damage is unknown...
Personnel basket transfers are inherently risky. When workers are lifted over water, any misstep—whether mechanical or human—can result in serious injuries or death. If you or a loved one has been hurt during a basket transfer, proving negligence is often the key to...
A fire broke out on the container ship OOCL SHANGHAI on October 1, 2023. At the time, the vessel was off the coast of Japan, en route to Osaka, Japan. The fire is believed to have started in the ship's engine room. It is unclear if anyone on board was injured There...
On September 27, 2023, three men were ejected from a boat in Biscayne Bay while conducting a test-drive of the water craft, leaving one of the men fatally injured and another in critical condition. While the cause of the accident is still being investigated, initial...
Crane lifting operations are a critical part of loading and unloading cargo containers in ports and on vessels. However, the process of lifting containers with cranes carries significant risks, particularly when it comes to the potential for container damage. Damaged...