Offshore platforms, vital for the exploration and extraction of underwater resources, are marvels of engineering that operate in some of the most challenging environments on the planet. Among the myriad of equipment essential to their operation, cranes play a crucial...
There was an oil spill on the Mississippi River near Natchez, Mississippi on June 10, 2023. According to the Coast Guard, it was contacted by Kirby Inland Marine in order to report an oil discharge from one of its barges. The barge was part of the tow of the vessel...
Fatigue among barge crew members is a critical issue that poses significant risks to safety and efficiency in maritime operations. Extended hours, strenuous workloads, and the monotonous nature of certain tasks can lead to decreased alertness and impaired...
A tour boat capsized in Lockport, New York on June 12, 2023. At the time, the boat was in an underground cave along the Erie Canal. There were a total of 29 people on board the boat when it flipped over, throwing everyone overboard. One person became trapped under...
A vessel sank in the Corpus Christi Ship Channel on June 9, 2023. There were four people on board the workboat when it sank Friday night. At the time, the boat was in between the Harbor Bridge and the La Quinta Channel. It is unknown if anyone was injured. Traffic...
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...