There was a fire on board the container ship MSC RITA on June 6, 2023. At the time, the vessel was in the Persian Gulf in the waters of the UAE. It is unknown if anyone was injured in the fire. The vessel is operated by MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company. There...
There was a fire on board the cruise ship WILDERNESS DISCOVERER on June 5, 2023. At the time, the vessel was in Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska. According to reports, a fire broke out in the vessel's engine room. 51 passengers and 16 crew members were evacuated...
There was a fire on board the offshore pipelaying vessel SKANDI BUZIOS on June 2, 2023. At the time, the vessel was docked at Porto do Açu, in São João da Barra, Rio de Janeiro. According to reports, a fire broke out on the vessel. The ship is owned by TechDOF, a...
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has released its investigation report into a fire at South Marsh Island (SM) 130 A Facility on November 8, 2022. The platform is operated by Talos ERT LLC. The fire broke out while welding was occurring on a...
There was a collision between two boats on James River in Virginia on May 30, 2023. According to reports, the fishing boat MISS HEATHER and the pilot boat SWIFT collided near the Newport News Channel. The fishing boat took on water before sinking. Two fishermen...
There was a fire on the bulk carrier CAPE TOWN EAGLE on May 30, 2023. At the time, the vessel was in port in Ulsan, South Korea. According to reports, a fire broke out in the ship's cargo hold. The vessel is believed to have a cargo of Purified Terephthalic Acid,...
Barge collisions are among the more significant hazards in maritime and inland waterway operations, potentially leading to extensive property damage, environmental degradation, and loss of life. The implications of such incidents necessitate a strategic approach to...
Workers in the maritime occupation can be injured while in the line of duty. However, they may not be covered with traditional workers' compensation like other workers. The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA) and Jones Act protect them instead,...
The mental health of maritime workers, particularly those on cargo ships, is a critical concern that often goes unnoticed. The unique environment and conditions aboard ships can contribute to a range of mental health issues, which if not addressed, can affect safety...
Many people assume that maritime workers only work on seafaring vessels. However, the term also includes those who have jobs that support those workers. One career that’s classified as a maritime worker is fish processing. Due to the nature of this work, fish...