Crisis in International Waters The Dutch-flagged general cargo vessel Minervagracht has sustained severe damage and is currently battling an onboard fire after being struck by an unidentified explosive device. The incident occurred on Monday in the international waters of the Gulf of Aden, as confirmed by the Amsterdam-based shipowner, Spliethoff.   At the time of […]

Introduction to Maritime Incidents and Claim Foundations   Boating accidents often leave a trail of devastating consequences, ranging from severe physical trauma and property destruction to the tragic loss of life. Whether an incident occurs on a tranquil lake or the high seas, the inherent risks of maritime travel demand strict adherence to safety protocols. […]

Accidents involving U.S. Coast Guard boats are frequently the result of high-speed maneuvers or improper vessel handling. Operating these powerful crafts at excessive speeds significantly elevates the risk of losing control, often leading to violent collisions with civilian boats, stationary docks, or submerged hazards. Such incidents typically occur during high-stakes patrols, emergency response missions, or […]

Finding the right legal representation after a maritime incident is critical to the success of your claim. Boating accidents are governed by a complex intersection of state, federal, and international maritime laws that differ significantly from standard personal injury cases on land. To ensure your rights are protected, you need a firm with a proven […]

The legal team at Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. is committed to holding negligent parties accountable when they fail to adhere to critical boating safety protocols. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, with seven additional offices across the country, our firm is strategically positioned to provide legal assistance regardless of where your maritime incident took place. Our […]

„The Coast Guard rescued two crew members severely burned in a Monday afternoon during an engine room accident onboard the Norwegian Escape while the cruise liner sailed off the coast of North Carolina. “What we know is that there appeared to be an accident in the engine room,” said Public Affairs Specialist 3rd Class Ronald […]

Major emergency at sea as Navigator of Seas cruise liner takes on water after leaving UK PANIC engulfed a cruise liner when staff wearing life jackets rushed to deal with a flood after the ship began taking on water in the Atlantic Ocean. Watch the latest video at foxnews.com​ Passengers onboard the Navigator of the […]

It’s not docking! Incredible moment a massive tanker ship crashes into a dock after failing to weigh anchor Huge container ship crashed into the dock in Mumbai and took out a chunk Men can be heard shouting as the tanker rips through the dock before stopping Nobody was hurt and it isn’t thought that there […]

„Hundreds of cruise passengers quarantined in their cabins after bug sweeps the decks and leaves them vomiting and suffering diarrhea Gastroenteritis swept through the cruise liner Aida Prima leaving 300 people ill First reports of illness came from passengers who’d been on a bus excursion The onboard doctors later became overwhelmed with the number of […]