There was a vessel collision between two offshore supply vessels in the early morning of February 23, 2022. The two boats involved were the Dominic S and the Marilyn M. Reports indicate there were concerns regarding fog in the area at the time of the collision. The...
Overloaded electrical systems are a significant fire risk on charter buses, given the increasing reliance on various electrical devices and systems for both functionality and passenger comfort. These systems can become overloaded when they are required to handle more...
There was a small plane crash in Fostoria, Ohio on February 22, 2022. The plane, a single-engine Piper Saratoga, crashed in some woods in Seneca County, Ohio. The plane was en route to Findlay, Ohio. The two victims have been identified by local authorities as...
There was a small plane crash at in Ashburn, Virginia on February 22, 2022. The plane, a single-engine Cessna 210, crashed at Dulles Airport. Reports indicate the plane experienced an engine failure as it was attempting to land at the airport. Additional details...
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has concluded its Investigation into the September 21, 2021 fire that occurred on the Main Pass (MP) 42 D, L, and M (D/L/M) complex in the Gulf of Mexico. The offshore platforms are owned and operated by...
There was an explosion at the Shearer's Foods processing plant in Hermiston, Oregon on February 22, 2022. According to reports, a boiler at the plant exploded, resulting in injuries to seven workers. Multiple workers were hospitalized at Good Shepherd Health Care...
There was a deadly incident involving the container ship BLUE OCEAN on February 21, 2022. At the time, the vessel was in Taichung Port, Taiwan. A pilot was attempting to board the vessel when he slipped and fell into the water below. Although he was recovered and...
Maritime piracy remains a significant threat to international shipping, affecting the safety of crews, vessels, and global trade routes. Pirate attacks on vessels can lead to loss of life, hostage situations, and substantial financial losses due to ransom payments,...
A contractor was killed in an accident at the Valero Refinery in Port Arthur, Texas on February 18, 2022. The contractor was involved with the construction of the Diamond Green Diesel 3 plant. Reports have identified the victim as Harvey Fabriguze. The cause of...
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its investigative report on the March 17, 2021 fire that broke out in the engine room on board the towing vessel Miss Dorothy. At the time, the boat was on the Lower Mississippi River near Baton Rouge, Louisiana. ...