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Friday, December 10, 2021
Timber Fire Continues to Rage on Almirante Storni
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Timber Fire Continues to Rage on Almirante Storni

It’s all hands on deck to the fight the fire on board the MV Almirante Storni which continues to burn at an anchorage off Sweden. The Swedish Coast

December 10, 2021
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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
x-press pearl
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X-Press Pearl Wreck Removal Set to Kick Off in Sri Lanka

The wreck removal of the stricken X-Press Pearl is set to kick off with the feeder ship’s operator announcing the signing of a contract with Shanghai

December 8, 2021
Total Views: 2845

Conditions Worsen for Almirante Storni Firefighting in Sweden
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Conditions Worsen for Almirante Storni Firefighting in Sweden

Conditions on board the burning MV Almirante Storni have deteriorated over the last 24 hours as the fire continues to burn in the ship’s cargo of timber.

December 8, 2021
Total Views: 4184

Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Waymon L Boyd Dredge Fire
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NTSB Determines Probable Cause of Fatal Pipeline Strike and Fire Aboard Dredger in Texas; 10 Safety Recommendations Issued

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) held a virtual public board meeting on Tuesday to consider the draft final report on the explosion and fire

December 7, 2021
Total Views: 2335

Fire Continues to Burn on Timber Ship Off Sweden
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Fire Continues to Burn on Timber Ship Off Sweden

Fire on board the Almirante Storni off Sweden is expected to continue for several more days. The fire on board the MV Almirante Storni carrying a cargo of

December 7, 2021
Total Views: 2613

Monday, December 6, 2021
Captain and Crew Found Drunk After Russian Cargo Ship Almost Grounds in Poland
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Captain and Crew Found Drunk After Russian Cargo Ship Almost Grounds in Poland

A Russian cargo ship has been detained in Poland after coming dangerously close to grounding and authorities found the captain and three of its crew members

December 6, 2021
Total Views: 12566

Waymon L Boyd Dredge Fire
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NTSB Board Meeting to Consider Report Into Deadly Waymon Boyd Pipeline Strike

The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a virtual public board meeting on Tuesday to consider the draft final report on hazardous liquid pipeline

December 6, 2021
Total Views: 1194

PHOTOS: Fire Burns on Timber Ship M/V Almirante Storni Off Sweden
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PHOTOS: Fire Burns on Timber Ship M/V Almirante Storni Off Sweden

The Swedish Coast Guard is continuing to douse water on the burning M/V Almirante Storni off of Swedish island of Vinga, near Gothenburg. The fire broke out in

December 6, 2021
Total Views: 7924

Friday, December 3, 2021
ZIM Kingston Underway to Port Nanaimo to Discharge Damaged Cargo
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ZIM Kingston Underway to Port Nanaimo to Discharge Damaged Cargo

The ZIM Kingston is underway today to British Columbia’s Port of Nanaimo to unload damaged containers following October’s cargo fire. Today’s

December 3, 2021
Total Views: 2677

COSCO Ship Loses Containers During Pacific Crossing
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COSCO Ship Loses Containers During Pacific Crossing

A COSCO containership en route to Long Beach, California reportedly lost dozens of containers overboard in the Pacific Ocean last month. The ship, identified

December 3, 2021
Total Views: 9398

Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Kirby to Pay $15.3 Million in Damages Over 2014 Oil Spill in Houston Ship Channel
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Kirby to Pay $15.3 Million in Damages Over 2014 Oil Spill in Houston Ship Channel

By Kanishka Singh Dec 1 (Reuters) – Houston, Texas-based Kirby Inland Marine agreed to pay $15.3 million in damages and assessment costs to resolve

December 1, 2021
Total Views: 1491

It’s Been One Year Since ONE Apus’ Epic Cargo Loss
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It’s Been One Year Since ONE Apus’ Epic Cargo Loss

It’s been one year since the ONE Apus lost over 1,800 containers overboard during storm in the Pacific Ocean. In a season highlighted by weather-related

December 1, 2021
Total Views: 6252

Friday, November 26, 2021
Large MSC Containership Breaks Moorings and Briefly Grounds at B.C.’s Prince Rupert Port – Video
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Large MSC Containership Breaks Moorings and Briefly Grounds at B.C.’s Prince Rupert Port – Video

Strong winds caused a 366-meter-long MSC containership to break free from its moorings and run aground at the Port of Prince Rupert in British Columbia,

November 26, 2021
Total Views: 8646

Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Tanker Master’s Fatigue Cited in $73 Million Marine Accident
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Tanker Master’s Fatigue Cited in $73 Million Marine Accident

A tanker operating company’s decision to change masters without a handover period led to a $72.9 million marine accident off the coast of Louisiana,

November 23, 2021
Total Views: 9268

NTSB Determines Cause of Tow Accident with Centerville Turnpike Bridge in Virginia
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NTSB Determines Cause of Tow Accident with Centerville Turnpike Bridge in Virginia

The National Transportation Safety Board issued Marine Accident Brief 21/23 Tuesday for its investigation of the Nov. 14, 2020, accident

November 23, 2021
Total Views: 3176

Monday, November 22, 2021
Wakashio’s Owner Limits Liability Over Grounding as Wreck Removal Continues
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Wakashio’s Owner Limits Liability Over Grounding as Wreck Removal Continues

By Vel Moonien in Mauritius – Okiyo Maritime Corp, the Japanese company which owns the MV Wakashio, filed a motion before the Supreme Court of Mauritius

November 22, 2021
Total Views: 2873

Tuesday, November 16, 2021
New Look At Estonia Shipwreck Raises Questions About What Caused the Sinking
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New Look At Estonia Shipwreck Raises Questions About What Caused the Sinking

STOCKHOLM, Nov 16 (Reuters) – Rock on the seabed may have gouged previously unknown holes in the hull of the ferry Estonia, which sank in the Baltic Sea

November 16, 2021
Total Views: 5056

Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Coast Guard, NTSB Release Images of Sunken FV Emmy Rose
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Coast Guard, NTSB Release Images of Sunken FV Emmy Rose

 The U.S. Coast Guard and National Transportation Safety Board continue to investigate the sinking of the commercial fishing vessel Emmy Rose, releasing new

November 10, 2021
Total Views: 3139

Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Waymon L Boyd Dredge Fire
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NTSB Board Meeting to Consider Fatal Pipeline Strike and Fire Aboard Dredger Waymon Boyd

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board will hold a virtual public board meeting next month to consider the draft final report for the pipeline strike

November 9, 2021
Total Views: 1745

Thursday, November 4, 2021
Canada’s Transportation Safety Board Sends Investigators to Assess ZIM Kingston Fire
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Canada’s Transportation Safety Board Sends Investigators to Assess ZIM Kingston Fire

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has deployed a team of investigators following last month’s fire on the containership ZIM Kingston off of

November 4, 2021
Total Views: 1652
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