Working on an oil rig is a physically demanding job that comes with very serious risks. It’s imperative that the workers, as well as their employer, understand the risks that they face. This can help them to implement safety protocols on the oil rigs to reduce the...
Offshore accidents
There are ‘rules of the road’ on the water
If you’re driving a boat, there are still “rules of the road” that must be followed. Many recreational accidents happen when drivers do not follow these rules and their boats collide. This can happen when drivers are drunk or distracted, of course, but also when they...
General Cargo Ship SAMSUNG NO. 1 Sinks
The general cargo ship SAMSUNG NO. 1 suffered water ingress and sank on January 29, 2021. At the time, the vessel was off the southern coast of South Korea, en route to Nokdong Port. There were 8 crew members on board the cargo ship at the time. Search and rescue...
Two Die in Incident on FPSO Espoir Ivoirien
Two workers tragically lost their lives on board the FPSO Espoir Ivoirien on January 14, 2021. At the time the vessel was in the Espoir field off the Ivory Coast. The two workers were in tanks on board the vessel when there was a hydrocarbon leak. It is unclear...
Offshore oil rig safety is a continual process
Anyone who works on an offshore oil rig should understand the proper safety procedures and protocol that come with this job. They should also have access to all the personal protective and safety equipment that enable them to do their job duties safely. The onus is...
Harbor workers and longshoremen are at a high risk of injury
Finding work in a harbor or on a loading dock can be quite lucrative. Most of the time, those who settle into these jobs earn enough to support their families very well. As is the case with many lucrative labor positions, longshoremen and harbor workers are prone to...
Crewmember Overboard from Tanker Sagami Near Sabine Pass, Texas
The United States Coast Guard has called off the search for a man who fell off the tanker ship Sagami while the vessel was offshore Sabine Pass, Texas on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. The 27 year old crewman was rigging an accommodation ladder when he fell off the...
Three Injured following Fall on Offshore Platform
Three workers were injured following a fall on an offshore oil platform off the coast of California on December 2, 2020. The three workers fell from the platform, falling 30-50 feet. A fourth worker jumped into the water below to assist the injured workers. The...
Offshore Support Vessel Dayang Topaz Hits Offshore Platform
The offshore support vessel Dayang Topaz has struck an oil platform off Kuala Baram, Sarawak, Malaysia on October 27, 2020. At the time there were 125 people on board, both crew members and passengers. Early reports indicate at least 1 person is dead, and 4 remain...
Oil Tanker Atina Strikes Platform in Gulf of Mexico Owned by Cox Operating
On October 17, 2020, the oil tanker M/V ATINA struck an offshore platform owned by Cox Operating, LLC. At approximately 4:30 a.m., the M/V ATINA drifted off anchorage and forcefully collided with the northwest corner on the north side of Cox Oil Platform 58-B in the...