Despite significant advancements in maritime safety, the shipping industry faces a grave challenge, often overlooked: cargo liquefaction. Newly released statistics by the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (Intercargo) have sounded the alarm as they...
There was a deadly boating accident in Lake Houston, Texas on August 6, 2023. According to reports, three people were on a small recreational boat while fishing under the McKay Bridge. The vessel began taking on water before capsizing. Two occupants were able to...
There was a deadly boating accident in Long Beach, California on August 5, 2023. According to reports, a boat caught fire on Alamitos Bay near a fuel dock. It is unclear if the pleasure craft was fueling at the time of the fire. There were five people on board at...
Fires on sailboats, particularly those originating from cooking appliances, pose significant risks to both the vessel and its occupants. Sailboats often have confined spaces, and a fire can spread rapidly, leading to severe injuries, fatalities, and extensive property...
Offshore platforms in the Gulf of Mexico are integral to the energy sector, yet they present significant slip, trip, and fall hazards (STFs) to their workforce. These incidents are among the leading causes of workplace injuries in the offshore oil and gas industry,...
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its report on the August 21, 2022 collision between two cargo ships, the Damgracht and the AP Revelin. At the time, the Damgracht was in the Sabine Pass Outer Bar Channel en route to Beaumont, Texas. The AP...
Diving near offshore oil rigs is a common commercial diving activity that involves maintaining and inspecting underwater structures critical to oil and gas extraction. However, this type of diving comes with numerous risks that can lead to serious injuries or...
Fuel explosions are a serious risk in small boating accidents, with the potential to cause devastating injuries, fatalities, and extensive property damage. These incidents can occur when fuel vapors ignite, leading to explosions that can destroy the boat and harm...
Tug boats are critical to maritime operations, providing essential services such as towing, maneuvering, and assisting larger vessels. However, the nature of their work often brings tug boats into contact with hazardous materials, posing significant risks to maritime...
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has released its investigation report following a February 18, 2023 incident on BP Exploration and Production's Thunderhorse PDQ Platform. At the time, the platform was performing plug and abandonment work at...