There was a deadly boating accident in North Carolina on March 17, 2023. At the time, the vessel was on Jordan Lake in Chatham County. The boat capsized at the Farrington Point boat ramp. One person was killed and three people were injured in the incident. It is...
There was a deadly explosion on the float storage vessel FSO Benchamas 2 on March 13, 2023. At the time, the vessel was in the Gulf of Siam. The explosion occurred while repairs to underwater valves were occurring. At least one worker died in the explosion. The...
The maritime industry, pivotal to global trade and logistics, faces numerous challenges in ensuring the safety and well-being of its workforce. Among these, the risk of sexual assault to crew members on offshore vessels represents a grave concern that necessitates...
There was a boating collision in Lee County, Florida on March 12, 2023. According to reports, a 50 ft sailboat and a fishing vessel collided. At the time, the fishing boat was heading into port when it struck the anchored sailboat. At least seven people were...
A fire broke out on a barge in Vicksburg, Mississippi on March 9, 2023. According to reports, a barge at Miller Materials caught fire. At the time, workers were attempting to restart a generator on the barge when it backfired. The workers were unable to control the...
When a personnel basket transfer results in serious injury, the hours and days that follow are critical. Not just for medical care—but for your legal case. Offshore employers and contractors are often quick to launch internal investigations, but that doesn’t mean...
A fire broke out on a semi-submersible oil platform in Mobile, Alabama on March 8, 2023. According to reports, the offshore rig was in dry dock, in order to be dismantled at the Alabama Shipyard. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. There have been a...
Cargo container spills in maritime settings pose severe environmental threats that can have long-lasting impacts on marine ecosystems and coastal communities. This article addresses the ecological consequences of such spills, the regulatory framework designed to...
There was a boating accident in Lee County, Florida on February 25, 2023. According to reports, a boat traveling in the Caloosahatchee River struck the Cape Coral Bridge. After hitting the bridge, the vessel took on water and sank. Numerous agencies including the...
The Jones Act is a law that was enacted in 1920, and it has been protecting the seaman's working environment since. The act covers many topics, such as safety, job security and the vessel's seaworthiness. It provides medical benefits and compensation for employees who...