There was a fire on the fishing vessel KODIAK ENTERPRISE on April 8, 2023. At the time, the boat was moored at Trident Seafoods in Tacoma, Washington. According to the Coast Guard, the vessel is estimated to have 55,000 gallons of diesel and 19,000 pounds of freon onboard. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Shelter in place orders were issued for nearby residents due to concerns about the toxicity of the smoke. Additional details have not yet been released.
There have been a number of recent incidents involving vessels. There was a deadly incident during a lifeboat drill on the bulk carrier KANG HUAN on March 28, 2023. A crew member lost his leg on the ZIM NORFOLK on March 27, 2023. The tug boat SEA CYPRESS capsized in Sabine Pass, Texas on March 31, 2023. There was a fire on the shrimp boat MISS HOPKINS on March 31, 2023. A crew member fell overboard on the bulk carrier HELLASSHIP on April 1, 2023. A sailboat caught fire in Mobile Bay, Alabama on April 2, 2023. A recreational fishing boat capsized in Suisun Bay, California on April 3, 2023.
It can be dangerous to work in any industry when safety considerations are not taken seriously. Safe ship owners and operators must ensure that their vessels do not put the lives of hard working men and women at risk. Safe companies must be proactive and take preventative measures, including regular maintenance and repairs, to also ensure that the environment is not impacted.
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 a vessel accident. The lawyers of Spagnoletti Law Firm have handled maritime lawsuits throughout the country, including handling lawsuits involving shrimp boats.
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 an accident on a shrimp boat. 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.