There was a fire on board the cargo ship KELLY ALAFIA on April 22, 2022. At the time, the ship was undergoing repairs at International Ship Repair & Marine Services in Tampa, Florida. Work crews were performing cleaning inside one of the cargo holds on the vessel when a fire broke out. It is believed the fire was caused by a sulfur byproduct that was transported by the vessel. The vessel was safely evacuated and firefighting efforts successful.
There have been a number of recent incidents involving vessels. The container ship SC PHOENIX caught fire on March 25, 2022 while in the Mediterranean Sea. The cargo ferry SAN GUILLERMO caught fire on March 26, 2022 while in the Gulf of California. A pontoon boat exploded in LaGrange, Wisconsin on April 1, 2022. There was a deadly recreational boating accident in North Stonington, Connecticut on April 15, 2022. There was a fire on board the tug boat BOJOMA 2906 on April 19, 2022. There was a collision between the container ship TROPIC FREEDOM and the cruise ship MARINER OF THE SEAS on April 20, 2022. There was a deadly explosion on board the chemical tanker NCC SAFA on April 20, 2022.
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 incidents can result. This not only puts the lives of hardworking fishermen 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 including those involving vessel fires.
The experienced and aggressive vessel accident attorneys at Spagnoletti Law Firm can help you understand your rights if you or a loved one was a victim of a maritime disaster. There are strict and short time limits on making claims related to maritime injuries, so please contact us online or call 713-804-9306 or 877-678-5864 to learn more about your rights.