Pirates recently attacked two vessels in the Bay of Campeche. On December 28, 2022, the anchor handling vessel Bourbon Artabaze was boarded by pirates. The following day, another vessel the Bourbon Alienor was also attacked. According to local reports, pirates were...
Offshore accidents
Oil Spill in Corpus Christi Bay Due to Cracked Pipeline
There was an oil spill due to a ruptured pipeline in Corpus Christi Bay on December 25, 2022. According to reports, a pipeline located near the Flint Hills Resources Ingleside facility ruptured in at least three places. As a result, at least 3,800 gallons of light...
Helicopter Crash in Gulf of Mexico
There was a helicopter crash near Terrebonne Bay, Louisiana on December 15, 2022. According to reports, a Bell 206 helicopter crashed roughly 30 miles off the coast in the Gulf of Mexico. The helicopter was en route to an offshore oil platform at the time of the...
4 ways to prevent maritime accidents
Maritime careers are perfect for individuals who love to work on the water. Unfortunately, these seafaring adventures come with many dangers. Between 2011 and 2017, 15.9 per 100,000 maritime workers suffered fatal injuries, and about 4,916 per 100,000 workers suffered...
2 kinds of evidence offshore workers need for Jones Act claims
The average worker hurt on the job doesn't need to do much to get benefits. Standard workers' compensation coverage applies to many employees who get hurt because of a chemical spill or a car crash while working. The rules are different for professionals who work in...
Bell 407 Helicopter Crash in Gulf of Mexico
There was a helicopter crash off the coast of Louisiana on October 26, 2022. According to reports, a Bell 407 helicopter with three people on board crashed south of Morgan City, Louisiana. One person was killed in the crash, and two sustained critical injuries. ...
Worker Falls off Platform Near Corpus Christi, Texas
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...
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....