There was a fire on board the car carrier AH SHIN on February 3, 2023. At the time, the ship was in the South China Sea off the Vietnamese coast, en route to Singapore. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. There have been a number of recent incidents...
Maritime Law
Crew Member Killed on Cargo Ship IBRAHIM SIMSEK
There was a deadly incident on board the general cargo ship IBRAHIM SIMSEK on February 1, 2023. At the time, the ship was at Kartal anchorage, Istanbul. The crew member was crushed to death by moving cargo hold hatch covers. There have been a number of recent...
Explosion on Dry-docked Bulk Carrier ORIENTAL GLORY
There was an explosion on board the bulk carrier ORIENTAL GLORY on February 2, 2023. At the time, the ship was in dry dock for repairs at Nosco ShipYard, Hai Phong, Vietnam. At least eight workers were hospitalized as a result of injuries. The cause of the...
Fire on Container Ship CAPE CORTIA
There was a fire on board the CAPE CORTIA on January 30, 2023. At the time, the ship was at the Panama Canal. The fire is believed to have been confined to the vessel's engine room. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. There have been a number of...
Barge Collides with Skiff near Port O’Connor, Texas
There was a deadly boating accident near Port O'Connor, Texas on January 28, 2023. According to the Coast Guard, a barge being towed by the towing vessel Chip Stiebing struck an aluminum skiff. The boats were located in the Intracoastal Waterway north of Shoal Water...
Deadly Accident on MAERSK EINDHOVEN
There was a deadly accident on the container ship MAERSK EINDHOVEN on January 25, 2023. At the time, the vessel was docked at the Port of Los Angeles. The worker is believed to have fallen 50 feet into a cargo hold on the vessel. After the fall, paramedics...
4 common causes of charter boat accidents
From picturesque beaches and natural spring waters to jaw-dropping icescapes, some of the world's most beautiful places can only be seen from the water. So, for the perfect experience, you may hop on a charter boat and enjoy the comfort and ease the crew provides....
Lawsuit Filed Against Adriatic Marine, LLC and OSSA LLC Following Maritime Injury
Spagnoletti Law Firm has filed a Jones Act lawsuit against Adriatic Marine, LLC and OSSA LLC on behalf of a seaman who suffered serious and catastrophic injuries while working aboard a vessel. The lawsuit alleges that unsafe conditions aboard the vessel led to a...
Cargo Ship TUZLA Struck by Missile
The cargo ship TUZLA was hit by a missile on January 24, 2023. At the time, the vessel was at anchorage in Kherson, Ukraine. The vessel has been at the port since February of last year. After the strike, a fire broke out on board. It is unclear if anyone was...
Understanding the Rights of Independent Contractors Injured in Offshore Personnel Basket Transfers
Offshore work often brings together a mix of employees and contractors—each playing a crucial role in operations aboard vessels, platforms, or rigs. But when a serious accident happens during a personnel basket transfer, independent contractors can find themselves in...

