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Friday, November 17, 2017
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European Maritime Safety Agency Tallies 3,145 Marine Casualties and Incidents in 2016

The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) has released its annual overview of marine casualties and incidents involving European-registered ships for the year

November 17, 2017
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Friday, March 18, 2016
Ship Pilot Boarding Hull Marks
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“I think the pilot turned off the radio!”

By Owen Palmiotti (Coeval, Inc.)…I may have been in diapers when I first learned about communicating. Back then, I was most likely talking to my brother

March 18, 2016
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Thursday, May 14, 2015
Incidents

Bremerhaven Container Crane Fails, Operator Killed

Bremerhaven police have confirmed the death this morning of a 52 year old crane operator who was loading and unloading containers on Wednesday night from the

May 14, 2015
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Thursday, March 13, 2014
Five Interesting Facts About Maritime Losses and Casualties in 2013
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Five Interesting Facts About Maritime Losses and Casualties in 2013

Global marine insurance provider Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has released its second annual Safety and Shipping Review 2014, analyzing trends of

March 13, 2014
Total Views: 112

Thursday, February 13, 2014
Adrift Cargo Ship Rescued from Bay of Biscay
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Adrift Cargo Ship Rescued from Bay of Biscay

A broken down cargo ship has made it safely to the Port of Lorient after spending more than 12 hours adrift in heavy weather in the Bay of

February 13, 2014
Total Views: 46

Monday, June 17, 2013
New Study Identifies World’s Most Dangerous Ship Accident Hotspots
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New Study Identifies World’s Most Dangerous Ship Accident Hotspots

[INFOGRAPHIC] The South China Sea and East Indies, east Mediterranean and Black Sea, North Sea and British Isles are the world's most dangerous hotspots for

June 17, 2013
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Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Nigerian Boat With 166 People On Board Sinks
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Nigerian Boat With 166 People On Board Sinks

CALABAR, Nigeria, March 19 (Reuters) – At least 45 people died when a wooden boat carrying 166 people from southeastern Nigeria capsized off the coast, a

March 19, 2013
Total Views: 57

Thursday, March 14, 2013
MV Pipit Arrow
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Ship Pilot Dies in Accident off Panama City [UPDATE]

Update 1 – Statement from Florida Harbor Pilots Association added While boarding the Pipit Arrow, a 656-foot bulk carrier at the Panama City, FL sea

March 14, 2013
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Wednesday, November 28, 2012
NTSB: Coast Guard’s Post-Accident Drug and Alcohol Testing Standards Are Too Lax
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NTSB: Coast Guard’s Post-Accident Drug and Alcohol Testing Standards Are Too Lax

The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday issued a recommendation to the U.S. Coast Guard that would subject Coast Guard personnel involved in

November 28, 2012
Total Views: 75

Sunday, November 18, 2012
Flawless Crew Work Saves Bulk Carrier From Disaster [VIDEO]
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Flawless Crew Work Saves Bulk Carrier From Disaster [VIDEO]

Sometimes things don’t happen according to plan, and when you’re operating a big ship in a narrow channel such as the Panama Canal, a ship’s

November 18, 2012
Total Views: 57

Tuesday, September 25, 2012
More Than a Decade Later, Total Loses Battle Over MV Erika Oil Spill

More Than a Decade Later, Total Loses Battle Over MV Erika Oil Spill

(Bloomberg) — Total SA lost its bid to overturn a ruling holding it responsible for the 1999 oil spill following the sinking of a tanker it had hired.

September 25, 2012
Total Views: 372

Monday, February 27, 2012
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Ship Drops Anchor, Severs Internet Connection to East Africa

About 10 years ago, the ship I was assigned to was leaving San Diego when all of a sudden we heard a rather loud, and unexpected rumbling.  We were

February 27, 2012
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Sunday, January 15, 2012
COSTA CONCORDIA – Fred Fry’s Comments and Questions
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COSTA CONCORDIA – Fred Fry’s Comments and Questions

There is lots of guessing out there in the wake of the COSTA CONCORDIA disaster. Here are my thoughts on the matter. The initial accident: First, there is lots

January 15, 2012
Total Views: 88

Thursday, November 17, 2011
Technology on Ships Can be Dangerous, Warns P&I Club
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Technology on Ships Can be Dangerous, Warns P&I Club

THE London P&I Club has warned what many of us already know: that improvements in telecommunications technology on board ships can create unwelcome

November 17, 2011
Total Views: 57

Tuesday, August 16, 2011
A Sheep Ship Stranded – 67,000 animals stranded at Port Adelaide after break down
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A Sheep Ship Stranded – 67,000 animals stranded at Port Adelaide after break down

A livestock carrier is stranded at Port Adelaide with approximately 67,000 sheep on board. The Al Messilah, an aging Kuwaiti-flagged live animal export vessel,

August 16, 2011
Total Views: 53

Sunday, July 31, 2011
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USS Indianapolis – History’s Greatest Shark Attack

In tribute to The Discovery Channel’s Shark Week, which is currently in full swing, we bring to you the sinking of the USS Indianapolis CA-35, resulting

July 31, 2011
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Friday, July 15, 2011
Towboat operator pleads guilty in fatal “Duck Boat” accident
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Towboat operator pleads guilty in fatal “Duck Boat” accident

PHILADELPHIA – Matthew R. Devlin was charged today in an information with one count of misconduct of a ship operator causing death, in relation to the

July 15, 2011
Total Views: 59

Thursday, July 14, 2011
Piper Alpha Disaster – Anniversary Of Tragedy In The North Sea
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Piper Alpha Disaster – Anniversary Of Tragedy In The North Sea

This week marks the 23th anniversary of the worst offshore oil disaster in history. The Piper Alpha was a North Sea oil production platform operated by

July 14, 2011
Total Views: 977

Thursday, April 14, 2011
Captain of ‘M/V Mel Oliver’ sentenced to 3 years probation for 2008 collision
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Captain of ‘M/V Mel Oliver’ sentenced to 3 years probation for 2008 collision

Video: July 23 ’08 – 600′ tanker TINTOMARA collides with one barge tow pushed by tug MEL OLIVER, spilling over 400,000 gallons no. 6 fuel oil

April 14, 2011
Total Views: 1065

Tuesday, April 5, 2011
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Emma Maersk – The Secret Story of Building The World’s Largest Container Ship

Emma Maersk – Photo By Tidewater Muse Emma Maersk The Emma Maersk is a true modern marvel. She is the world’s largest container ship, the longest

April 5, 2011
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