There was a deadly accident on the bulk carrier SASEBO ECO on May 11, 2023. At the time, the vessel was in the Malacca Strait. According to reports, a Filipino seaman on board the vessel was crushed to death by steel plates. It is unclear what operations were occurring on board at the time. Additional details have not yet been released.
There have been a number of recent incidents involving vessels. The bulk carrier GREBE BULKER was boarded by pirates on May 2, 2023. There was an accident on the bulk carrier PRT ACE on May 3, 2023. There was a boating accident on a recreational vessel on Lake Jesup, Florida on May 9, 2023. There was a deadly accident on Percy Priest Lake in Tennessee on May 12, 2023. A small boat capsized near Freeport, Texas on May 12, 2023. Two jet skis collided on Mountain Island Lake in North Carolina on May 14, 2023.
It can be dangerous to work in any industry when safety considerations are not taken seriously. Safe offshore vessel owners and operators must ensure that their ships 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 maritime accident. The lawyers of Spagnoletti Law Firm have handled maritime lawsuits throughout the country.
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 ship. 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 to learn more about your rights.