Articles Posted in Maritime Law Miami

A devastating boating accident on the St. Johns River in Brevard County left two people dead after a violent collision ejected four individuals into the water Sunday afternoon, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Officials say the crash occurred on a stretch of the St. Johns River between State Road 528…

A tragic incident occurred aboard the Norwegian Jewel, a cruise ship operated by Norwegian Cruise Line, as a passenger reportedly went overboard while the vessel was en route from Ponta Delgada, Portugal, to Miami, according to a company spokesperson. Norwegian Cruise Line confirmed that the incident took place on Monday, October 20, 2025, while the…

Authorities say a 48-year-old New York man was arrested after a reckless boating crash in Madeira Beach left two children hospitalized, including one with life-threatening injuries. The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, near Johns Pass, a popular boating area close to St. Petersburg. Investigators say Daniel…

A 13-day Royal Caribbean International cruise has been struck by a norovirus outbreak, leaving more than 70 passengers and crew sickened just days before the ship is scheduled to dock in Miami. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the outbreak occurred aboard the Serenade of the Seas, which departed San Diego…

On August 7, 2025, a disturbing incident occurred aboard Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas cruise ship when an adult male passenger was injured due to a malfunction on the ship’s water slide. While using the slide, a section of the acrylic glass panel unexpectedly shattered, causing injury to the guest. Fortunately, the man’s condition…

A horrifying incident aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship has shocked passengers and authorities alike, as a crew member fatally jumped overboard after allegedly stabbing a fellow employee multiple times. The violent episode unfolded Thursday night while the Icon of the Seas was sailing near San Salvador Island in the Bahamas. According to the Royal…

A tragic maritime accident unfolded Monday morning in Biscayne Bay when a sailboat carrying five children and an adult was struck by a barge, causing the vessel to capsize between Monument Island and Hibiscus Island. The crash claimed the lives of two individuals, injured several others, and prompted an urgent, multi-agency rescue effort. According to…

A serious boating accident in Charlotte Harbor left five people hospitalized on Saturday, July 26, after a 25-foot center console vessel struck a piling near Alligator Creek, according to authorities. The crash prompted a swift response from multiple local and state emergency agencies and has raised concerns about boating safety in Florida’s busy waterways. According…

A holiday weekend turned tragic on Memorial Day after a boat exploded near a sandbar in Fort Lauderdale, injuring 11 people, including two children, according to officials. The explosion, which occurred around 5:45 p.m. near 9th Street—a popular area for boaters—sent victims flying into the water and prompted a swift response from nearby good Samaritans…

Tragedy struck in Clearwater, Florida, on Sunday, April 27, 2025, evening when a privately owned recreational boat collided with the Clearwater Ferry, leaving one person dead and 12 others injured. The devastating crash, which occurred near the Memorial Causeway Bridge, serves as a sobering reminder of the dangers that exist on Florida’s busy waterways. According…