The bulk carrier DYNAMIC STRIKER struck a concrete pier on March 25, 2023. At the time, the vessel was arriving at Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. The vessel was en route from St. Rose, Louisiana. It is unclear if anyone on board was injured in the incident. The...
The research vessel PETREL capsized on March 22, 2023. At the time, the vessel was in dry dock in Edinburgh, Scotland. Early reports indicate wind may have caused the vessel to fall onto its side. It is believed more than a dozen people were injured in the...
For some people, working on a cruise ship might seem like the ideal profession. The job involves traveling to beautiful and exotic locations. They get to interact with countless people out on their honeymoons or on a wild family vacation. The job offers an...
There was a crane accident in Key Largo, Florida on March 21, 2023. During the incident, a crane located on a barge tipped over into the water. The operator was trapped inside the crane. The victim has been identified as Jose Eduardo Reyes Ponce, of Homestead,...
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its report on the March 12, 2022 incident involving the drill ship VALARIS DS-16. At the time, the drill ship was laid up at a shipyard in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The drill ship broke free from the dock, drifted...
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...