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Construction Equipment Tips Over on Maine Ferry
Last December, the ro-ro ferry Island Transporter reportedly battled through rough weather off the Maine coast as it was transporting construction equipment, including a cement and boom truck, which eventually…
Crewman Lost at Sea After Hull Accident
According to Professional Mariner, a crewmember painting the side of a bulk carrier fell into the Gulf of Mexico last December off the Texas coast and investigators were not able…
May 22 is National Maritime Day
National Maritime Day is May 22, aimed at recognizing the benefits of the maritime industry. The holiday is observed on the same date each year because it is the day…
Cargo Ship Crashes as Master and Pilot Argue
In an unusual incident, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has determined that a disagreement between a master and pilot over speed led to a cargo ship striking a…
Mass. Ferry Gets Stuck Twice at Sea in One Month Period
According to Professional Mariner, a high-speed catamaran ferry became stranded twice at sea last summer, with one incident requiring employees and passengers to stay on the vessel overnight. The news…
Alaska Longshoreman Dies in Equipment Accident
According to Alaska Dispatch News, a longshoreman working at the Port of Anchorage died in March after he was pinned between two pieces of equipment. The news source reported that…
Will New Training Regulations Prevent Deaths and Injuries at Sea?
According to Professional Mariner, new regulations require that ships sailing internationally must provide crewmembers with enclosed space drills every two months. The news outlet reported that vessels operating under Safety…
Why Did a Cruise Ship Engine Room Catch on Fire?
Sadly, in December 2014, three workers died in an engine room fire aboard a cruise ship in the Caribbean. According to Professional Mariner, the fire aboard the Insignia killed two…
Why Do Grounding Incidents Occur?
In previous blogs, we have discussed how grounding incidents occur far too frequently on cargo ships, passenger vessels, container ships, tankers and other varieties of vessels. Grounding incidents, which can…