Category: Boat Accident

Dallas Hosts Maritime Accident Investigation Course

From cruise ships to fishing boats, the waters surrounding Dallas are full of options for residents and vacationers. Dallas attracts not only those who enjoy boating and related activities on the water but also, more recently, those who investigate maritime accidents. In January, Texas Parks and Wildlife hosted the first Comprehensive Boat Accident Investigation course of 2014. […]

When the Bounty Went Down: A Story of Negligence on the Water

When the tall ship Bounty went down 2012, there was little to blame but negligence. An old ship, rough seas and a captain dangerously out of touch created the perfect storm. During Superstorm Sandy, a tall ship sank off the coast of North Carolina. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released an investigative report in […]