There was a boating accident on Lake Palestine in Smith County, Texas on August 20, 2023. During the crash, a small recreational boat hit a pillar on the State Highway 155 bridge. After the impact, the driver was ejected from the boat and killed. His body was...
There was a crash between a deck boat and a Yamaha WaveRunner in Lake County, Illinois on August 19, 2023. The crash occurred on Petite Lake. After the collision, the driver of the WaveRunner was knocked unconscious. Luckily, he was rescued by a nearby boat. He...
Two boats crashed in Chesapeake Bay, Maryland on August 19, 2023. The crash occurred about two miles from Breezy Point Beach and Marina. One person was killed, and one person severely injured in the accident. The cause of the crash remains under investigation at...
There was a fire on the chemical tanker FALCON CHEMIST on August 19, 2023. At the time, the vessel was in the Yellow Sea, west of Gunsan, South Korea. The fire is believed to have started in the engine room. All crew members were evacuated from the ship. It is...
Overloading shrimp boats is a serious issue that can lead to catastrophic accidents, endangering the lives of crew members and compromising the safety of the vessel. The practice of carrying excessive weight can significantly impact a boat's stability, making it more...
There was a recreational boating accident in Vermillion, Ohio on August 13, 2023. According to reports, a recreational boat was anchored 1.5 miles offshore on Lake Erie when it capsized. The boat is believed to have been swamped by the wakes of two passing boats. ...
There was a deadly rig accident near Ovhor Oilfield, Delta State, Nigeria on August 15, 2023. According to reports, the drill rig MAJESTIC was being transported to a new location when it capsized with 96 crew members on board. It is believed at least six crew...
Introduction The expansion of offshore wind farms is a key component of the global shift towards renewable energy. While these developments are beneficial for the environment, they also introduce unique challenges and potential hazards that can impact worker safety....
There was a deadly boating accident in Atlantic City, New Jersey on August 12, 2023. According to reports, a woman was struck by a boat while swimming in the Intracoastal Waterway. It is believed she was swimming near a floating dock located at a residence when the...
There was a deadly boating accident in Austin, Texas on August 13, 2023. According to reports, there was a crash between a jet ski and a boat on Lake Travis near Point Venture. At least one person was killed, and an additional five people sustained injuries. Our...