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...
Maritime Law
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...
Lawsuit Filed Against REC Marine Logistics, LLC and GOL, L.L.C. Following Vessel Collision
Spagnoletti Law Firm has filed a Jones Act lawsuit against REC Marine Logistics, LLC and GOL, L.L.C. on behalf of a deckhand who suffered serious injuries when the vessel he was working on collided with another vessel. The lawsuit alleges that negligence, failure to...
Collision between Tug Boat and Crude Carrier in Corpus Christi, Texas
There was a collision between the tug boat MARK E. KUEBLER and the very large crude carrier NISALAH on January 22, 2023. At the time, the vessels were in the Corpus Christi Channel near the South Texas Gateway refinery. The tug was grounded after sustaining a water...
Rig Worker Falls Overboard from Offshore Platform
An offshore worker fell overboard from an offshore oil platform in the North Sea on January 22, 2023. The rig has been identified as the Valaris 121 platform, a jack-up rig owned by Valaris, located about 100 miles south-east of Aberdeen, Scotland. A rescue...
Container Ship CMA CGM VERACRUZ Disabled in Gulf of Mexico
The container ship CMA CGM VERACRUZ became disabled on January 19, 2023. At the time, the ship was en route to New Orleans, Louisiana, approaching Southwest Pass. The ship is now drifting southwest in the Gulf of Mexico. It is not clear what caused the vessel to be...
Tug Boat SEA VOYAGER Sinks in Caribbean Sea
The tug boat SEA VOYAGER sank on January 19 or 20, 2023. At the time, the tug was west of Cartagena, Colombia, in the Caribbean Sea. The ship was en route to Puerto Colon, Panama. There were 9 crew members on board at the time. 4 crew members remain missing. ...

