Commercial fishing is a vital industry in the Gulf of Mexico, providing a significant portion of the seafood consumed in the United States. However, this industry is highly vulnerable to hurricanes, which can cause severe disruptions, damage vessels and equipment, and...
There was a boating accident at Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri on July 22, 2023. A recreational boat ran aground before slamming into a house. Eight people were ejected out of the boat as a result of the impact. The passengers were transported to a local hospital for...
There was a deadly boating accident in Horry County, South Carolina on July 19, 2023. A recreational boat was struck by the wake from another boat on the Intracoastal Waterway. Nine people were thrown out of the boat as a result of the impact with the wake. One...
There was a deadly boating accident in Cape Cod, Massachusetts on July 21, 2023. A recreational boat crashed into a jetty at Sesuit Harbor on Friday night. There were six people on the boat at the time. A minor female was thrown overboard as a result of the crash,...
Introduction Offshore wind farms play a crucial role in the global shift towards renewable energy. However, the very nature of their location and operation introduces significant hazards for the workforce. Establishing and maintaining rigorous safety protocols is not...
A recreational boat capsized off the coast of Freeport, Texas on July 16, 2023. At the time, the boat was 10 miles off the coast. After the boat capsized, a nearby fishing boat was able to rescue the boaters. Three occupants were in the water for about three hours...
The container ship MAERSK HOUSTON broke free from her moorings on July 19, 2023. At the time, the vessel was at Koper Port, Slovenia. After breaking free, the vessel drifted towards a passenger terminal located across the water. Multiple tug ships were able to...
The container ship ANGEL capsized and sank on July 21, 2023. At the time, the vessel was at anchorage in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The day before, the ship reported water ingress and developed a portside list. Authorities made the decision to evacuate the 19 crew members...
A fishing boat caught fire in Delaware Bay on July 18, 2023. A small fishing boat caught fire while in the Delaware Bay shipping channel on Tuesday. The sole person on board jumped overboard, and was able to be rescued by a Coast Guard vessel. The accident remains...
There was a boat fire in Gloucester, Massachusetts on July 17, 2023. A small fishing boat caught fire near the Blynman Bridge. Reports indicate the boat's engine exploded, resulting in the fire. The two men on board were able to get into the water and swim to...