Introduction Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) plays a critical role in the safety of workers in offshore wind farms, an environment known for its high-risk conditions. The effective use of PPE can significantly reduce the likelihood of injuries and fatalities,...
There was an incident on the products tanker ship GHIBLI on September 13, 2023. At the time of the incident, the vessel was off the coast of Galveston, Texas. According to reports, a crew member went overboard from the vessel. The Coast Guard engaged in search and...
The container ship CHIAPAS STAR developed a list and partially capsized on September 11, 2023. At the time of the incident, the vessel was in port in Mazatlan, Mexico. At this time it is believed that ballasting operations were underway at the time the container...
There was a boating accident in Corpus Christi, Texas on September 10, 2023. According to reports, a sailboat partially sank before catching fire near the Humble Channel off Laguna Shores. It is unclear if anyone was injured. There have been a number of recent...
Those who work in maritime environments, including those employed on vessels and out on oil rigs, typically don't have the same rights as terrestrial workers. Someone working in Texas can generally apply for workers' compensation benefits if they get hurt on the job...
The Gulf of Mexico is home to numerous coastal communities and critical infrastructure that support both local populations and the broader economy. However, this region is highly susceptible to hurricanes, which can cause extensive damage to coastal infrastructure and...
There was a boating accident in McHenry County, Illinois on September 4, 2023. According to reports, a pontoon boat crashed into a guardrail on the Fox River. At the time, there were four people on board. Two people on board were injured in the crash. There have...
The Gulf of Mexico is a critical area for oil extraction and transportation, but it is also highly vulnerable to hurricanes. These powerful storms can significantly increase the risk of oil spills, posing severe environmental and economic threats. At Spagnoletti Law...
Offshore work in the Gulf of Mexico doesn’t pause for long. Operations continue through intense heat, thunderstorms, shifting tides, and ever-changing sea states. But when it comes to personnel basket transfers—the process of lifting workers via crane between vessels...
A barge caught fire in Mobile, Alabama on September 1, 2023. According to reports, a fire broke out on a barge on the Mobile River. At the time the barge was north of Cochrane-Africatown Bridge. Tug boats were used to move the barge away from other vessels to...