There was an incident on a platform in Corpus Christi, Texas on October 1, 2022. During the incident, a scaffolder fell off of a platform at Kiewit Offshore Services into La Quinta Channel. The worker did not resurface after going overboard from the platform. The...
Offshore accidents
Dangers to Offshore Workers Due to Hurricane Ian
As Hurricane Ian heads to the shore, many companies have become concerned over the safety of their offshore workers. Whether workers are on ships or offshore platforms, their safety must be considered as a dangerous storm approaches the Gulf Coast. As a result, many...
The dangers of boarding a commercial vessel
The offshore and maritime industry provides jobs for workers across the state of Texas. While these jobs are a routine source of income, there are potential dangers. The risks of being out on the open water are commonly discussed, but troubles can begin before the...
The deadly boating days of summer
Summer is a time for fun in the sun, and what could be more fun than spending a day on the water? Boating is a popular pastime enjoyed by people of all ages, but it can also be dangerous. Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day see the most boating fatalities....
What protects offshore workers from expensive job injuries?
Maritime or offshore employment can be quite lucrative. You may make far more than someone who performs the same job on land. The inconvenience of such work and the extra risk you have while working out on the ocean is part of the reason why maritime work often offers...
BSEE Report on Fire on Main Pass 73 A Offshore Production Platform Issued
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has released its investigation report on the January 30, 2022 fire that occurred on the Main Pass 73 A C/F Production Platform (MP73) in the Gulf of Mexico. The platform is operated by Cox Operating LLC....
BSEE Report on January 2022 Fire on Main Pass 73 A Platform
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has released its investigation report on the January 27, 2022 fire that occurred on the Main Pass 73 A C/F Production Platform (MP73) in the Gulf of Mexico. The platform is operated by Cox Operating LLC....
BSEE Report Issued following Incident on Diamond Offshore Black Hawk
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has released its Accident Investigation Report on the November 13, 2021 incident on the Diamond Offshore Black Hawk deepwater rig in the Gulf of Mexico. At the time of the incident, the rig was working for...
BSEE Report Issued After Fire on WC96B Platform in Gulf of Mexico
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has released its investigation report on the November 27, 2021 fire that occurred on the West Cameron Block 96 Platform B (WC96B) in the Gulf of Mexico. The flash fire broke out while operations were underway...
BSEE Report Regarding Incident on Shell’s Auger Platform in Gulf of Mexico
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has released its investigation report on the November 23, 2021 accident that occurred on Shell Offshore's Auger Tension Leg Platform in the Gulf of Mexico. The injury occurred on Helmerich & Payne's 406...