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Minnesota Couple Killed in COSTA CONCORDIA Disaster
The death toll now stands at 32, although two bodies have yet to be recovered. Victims of the COSTA CONCORDIA tragedy hailed from around the world: Germany, France, Hungary, Italy,…
Fall Injuries in the Maritime Industry
Working in the maritime industry involves a number of risks, including the risk of falling. Falls in the maritime industry can be caused by a number of factors, such as:…
Preventing Falls in the Maritime Industry
In New Zealand, a cargo-handler was recently injured at the Port of Lyttelton when he fell while working on a vessel. In the United Kingdom, Pendennis Shipyard Ltd. was recently…
Numerous Laws Protect Injured Maritime Workers
On May 2, the U.S. Coast Guard medically evacuated a fisherman who had severely injured his hand while hauling gear as he worked on board the F/V SANDY ROSE. He…
NTSB Recommends Propulsion Failure Alarms Following Investigation of 2010 Staten Island Ferry Accident
On May 8, 2010, the ANDREW J. BARBERI passenger ferry struck the St. George terminal in Staten Island, N.Y. There were 266 people aboard the 310-foot vessel when it experienced…
COSTA CONCORDIA Wreckage to Be Removed in One Piece
COSTA CONCORDIA Wreckage to Be Removed in One Piece Beginning sometime early this month, U.S.-owned Titan Salvage will start the process of removing the capsized COSTA CONCORDIA cruise ship from…
COSTA CONCORDIA Tragedy Prompts Cruise Industry to Adopt New Safety Policies
COSTA CONCORDIA Tragedy Prompts Cruise Industry to Adopt New Safety Policies On Jan. 13, the COSTA CONCORDIA capsized off the coast of Italy after striking a reef, claiming the lives…
Coast Guard Calls of Search for Missing Tugboat Captain Brendan O’Leary
Coast Guard Calls of Search for Missing Tugboat Captain Brendan O’Leary The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search for a missing tugboat captain Thursday evening. The captain, Brendan O’Leary, is…
Cruise Ship Ignores Fishing Vessel In Distress
As cruise ship safety continues to be at the forefront of people’s minds following the tragic COSTA CONCORDIA disaster, now Princess Cruises finds itself at the heart of controversy over…