If you work on a commercial vessel, you’ve likely heard of the Jones Act. It’s officially called the Merchant Marine Act of 1920. The aspect of the law that most affects maritime workers involves work-related injuries and compensation to injured workers. The Jones Act...
There was a fire on board the fishing vessel KALTAN on April 21, 2023. At the time, the ship was in the Japan Sea, southeast of Ulsan, South Korea. Search and rescue operations occurred after the fire broke out. Coast Guard vessels were able to rescue 21 out of 25...
There was an incident involving the container ship MONA LISA on April 20, 2023. At the time, the ship was in Container Terminal Burchardkai, Rotterdam, Netherlands. Reports indicate the ship struck multiple gantry cranes. It is unclear if anyone was injured in the...
Introduction Offshore wind farms, vital components in the push towards renewable energy, operate in environments that are inherently challenging and hazardous. To ensure the safety of the workforce and the efficiency of operations, implementing robust preventative...
A fire broke out on the tanker vessel TIGER SEA on April 17, 2023. At the time, the ship was in Riau Archipelago, Indonesia. The tanker departed from Johor, Malaysia. Reports indicate at least one person was killed in the explosion, and at least five other crew...
On April 10, 2023, the product tanker SUCCESS 9 was boarded by pirates. The ship was south of the Ivory Coast in the Gulf of Guinea. According to reports, the pirates attacked and were able to board the vessel. Safe offshore companies must adequately prepare for the...
There was a deadly accident on the cruise ship VALIANT LADY on April 2, 2023. At the time, the ship was en route from Miami, Florida to Roatan, Honduras. The passenger is believed to have fallen from her balcony onto a lower deck. The passenger received medical...
Fire safety aboard cargo container ships is a crucial issue that requires stringent measures to prevent devastating accidents and ensure the safety of crew members. This article discusses the common causes of fires on container ships, the specific risks associated...
Two tanker vessels collided in the Great Bitter Lake in Egypt on April 4, 2023. At the time, the two ships were in the holding area for the Suez Canal. The product tanker ALIGOTE struck a moored vessel, the Aframax tanker LYRIC MAGNOLIA. Both ships anchored after...
A fire broke out on an offshore oil platform in a field off the coast of Trinidad on April 10, 2023. The platform has been identified as the Bravo Platform in the Trintes field. The platform is owned and operated by Trinity Exploration & Production plc. The...