Severe weather poses risks for ships in Gulf of Mexico, highlighted by recent accident
The National Transportation Safety Board released a report on the L/B Robert, a jack-up vessel that was affected by a storm in the Gulf of Mexico in November 2022. The crew had evacuated due to adverse weather conditions, leaving the vessel unattended and raised out of the water. No injuries were reported, but the estimated damage was $6.9 million. The incident highlights the risks faced by jack-up vessels in adverse weather conditions.