ship safety procedures

Fatal Elevator Accident Highlights Importance of Ship Safety Procedures

A fatal elevator accident on board a container ship highlights the importance of using proper ship safety procedures on vessels.  According to the Australian Transportation Safety Bureau (ATSB), a crew member was killed after being trapped between the elevator cage and a bulkhead.  It appears that proper safety procedures were not followed prior to this […]

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wrongful death lawsuit

Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Royal Caribbean after Son’s Death

The family of a man who worked for Royal Caribbean has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the cruise industry giant.  In the lawsuit, the man’s parents claim that Royal Caribbean failed to test him for COVID-19 in a timely manner and failed to get him adequate medical attention.  Maritime Injury Guide’s coronavirus cruise ship […]

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