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Propeller Club Asks Congress for $3.5 Billion in COVID-19 Relief for U.S. Maritime Industry

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The International Propeller Club of the United States has requested that Congress appropriate $3.5 billion for the relief and support of the U.S. maritime industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. Niels Aalund, International President, contacted the leadership of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate to let them know about the impact that the coronavirus has had … [Read more...]

Fatal Fall: Sandy Hook Pilot Dies in Boarding Accident

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A Sandy Hook ship pilot has died following a fall while boarding a tanker arriving at the Port of New York and New Jersey on Wednesday. The incident follows the fatal fall of another Sandy Hook Pilot in late December 2019. According to a press statement, Sandy Hook Pilot Captain Timothy M. Murray died from injuries sustained after falling from a pilot ladder. The incident … [Read more...]

Wakashio Breached: Oil Leaks from Grounded Bulk Carrier in Mauritius, Police Investigation Launched

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The Indian Ocean island nation of Mauritius is suddenly facing an environmental disaster after the grounded Wakashio began leaking bunker fuel. The MV Wakashio ran aground off Pointe d'Esny, on the south-east coast of the island, on July 25 during a voyage from China to Brazil via Singapore on ballast. The owner of the vessel, Nagashiki Shipping Co. of Japan, said a … [Read more...]

Update: Two Killed on Orient Queen Cruise Ship Docked Near Explosion, Ship Sinks

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Update: An update on Thursday from the Philippines' Department of Foreign Affairs said that all 13 Filipino crew members from on board the Orient Queen have been accounted for and are safe. The company that operates the Orient Queen, Abu Merhi Cruises, said in a Facebook post that one person died and one is still missing from explosion. It was unclear if these were the two … [Read more...]