There was a fire on the container ship Maersk Elba on December 26, 2020. At the time the vessel was en route from Sri Lanka to Felixstowe, UK. It is unclear what caused the fire, although the location is believed to be the engine room. It is unknown at this time if anyone sustained injuries.
The fire comes just two days after the deadly fire on board a trawler vessel killed three, and one day after a tug boat caught fire off Malaysia.
Safe maritime companies must perform regular maintenance and inspections in order to ensure the safety of their crew members. When ship operators fail to conduct regular maintenance and inspection of the equipment on their vessels, dangerous fires and explosions can result. This not only puts the lives of hardworking seaman at risk, but can also endanger members of the public.
Our experienced lawyers handle maritime personal injury and wrongful death litigation of all kinds and the skills needed to represent the families of loved ones who have lost their lives or those who have been seriously injured as a result of the negligence of another party. The lawyers of Spagnoletti Law Firm have handled maritime lawsuits throughout the country. Our attorneys have extensive experience in maritime injury and death cases involving vessel fires and explosions.
The experienced and aggressive maritime attorneys at Spagnoletti Law Firm can help you understand your rights if you or a loved one was a victim of a vessel fire or explosion. There are strict and short time limits on making claims related to vessel accidents, so please contact us online or call 713-804-9306 or to learn more about your rights.