There was a deadly fire on board the fishing vessel GRIMSNES on April 25, 2023. At the time, the boat was docked in Njardvik, Iceland. It is unclear what started the fire. One crew member, identified as the Polish cook on the vessel, was killed in the fire. Two...
The general cargo ship PETRA L struck a wind turbine on April 24, 2023. At the time, the boat was at Godewind wind farm, North Sea. It is unclear if anyone was injured as a result of the impact. Both the wind turbine and the vessel are believed to have sustained...
On December 25, 2022, there was an oil spill due to a ruptured pipeline in Corpus Christi Bay. According to reports, a pipeline located near the Flint Hills Resources Ingleside facility ruptured. Eventually dozens of boats became involved in cleanup efforts....
Spagnoletti Law Firm has filed a Jones Act lawsuit against Ryan Marine Services, Inc. and GO Marine Services, LLC on behalf of a seaman who suffered serious injuries while working aboard the RMS Citation. The lawsuit claims that negligence, unsafe working conditions,...
A recreational boat capsized on Lake Havasu on April 21, 2023. At the time, the boat was in the North Basin when it lost control and capsized with multiple people on board. All three of the adult passengers were ejected from the boat. A nearby samaritan vessel was...
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...