There was a fire on board the cruise ship WILDERNESS DISCOVERER on June 5, 2023. At the time, the vessel was in Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska. According to reports, a fire broke out in the vessel’s engine room. 51 passengers and 16 crew members were evacuated from the vessel. The ship is operated by UnCruise Adventures.
There have been a number of recent incidents involving vessels. Two jet skis collided on Mountain Island Lake in North Carolina on May 14, 2023. There was a fire on the product tanker ATA VOYAGER on May 18, 2023. There was a fire on the tanker ship XANTE on May 18, 2023. There was a fire on the bulk carrier CAPE TOWN EAGLE on May 30, 2023. There was a collision between two boats on James River in Virginia on May 30, 2023. There was a fire on board the offshore pipelaying vessel SKANDI BUZIOS on June 2, 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.