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Tanker Strikes Docked Paddlewheeler on Mississippi River, Causing It to Capsize
Accidents

Tanker Strikes Docked Paddlewheeler on Mississippi River, Causing It to Capsize

Update: Local officials say there are no passengers unaccounted for. More than 30 hospitalized, but none in critical condition. A Marshall Islands-flagged

3 hours ago
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Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Port of New Orleans Resumes Container Cargo Operations Nine Days After Ida
Ports

Port of New Orleans Resumes Container Cargo Operations Nine Days After Ida

The Port of New Orleans resumed container operations on Tuesday nine days after Hurricane Ida made landfall in southeast Louisiana as a category 4 storm. The

September 8, 2021
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Sunday, August 29, 2021
Arrival Time of Tropical-Storm-Force Winds
Marine Weather

Hurricane Ida Gains Power Rapidly

By Brian K. Sullivan— (Bloomberg) –Hurricane Ida gained power rapidly Sunday as it crossed the Gulf of Mexico on its way to smashing into

August 29, 2021
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Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Port of New Orleans Inks MOU to Explore LNG Bunkering
Environment

Port of New Orleans Inks MOU to Explore LNG Bunkering

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a subsidiary of Seacor Holdings to bring liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueling

August 18, 2021
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Thursday, August 14, 2014
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Tugboat Captain Killed in Accident in New Orleans Industrial Canal

A tugboat Captain was killed Wednesday night in New Orleans after the crane from the crane barge it was pushing struck a bridge, causing it to crash into the

August 14, 2014
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Monday, November 18, 2013
Newly-Renovated Carnival Sunshine Makes New Orleans Debut

Newly-Renovated Carnival Sunshine Makes New Orleans Debut

Carnival Cruise Lines' newly transformed 3006-passenger Carnival Sunshine was scheduled to depart this afternoon on its inaugural voyage from New Orleans

November 18, 2013
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Friday, March 15, 2013
Fire Continues to Rage in Louisiana Bayou
Incidents

Fire Continues to Rage in Louisiana Bayou

Update: In a statement posted later on Friday, the Coast Guard said that fter the barge was removed from the scene and taken to a secure location, offloading

March 15, 2013
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Tuesday, April 10, 2012
OSG Tanker Spills Fuel Oil Into Lower Mississippi
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OSG Tanker Spills Fuel Oil Into Lower Mississippi

The Coast Guard, along with the Louisiana Department of Envrionmental Quality and Plaquemines Parish, said it responded to a fuel oil spill late Monday and

April 10, 2012
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Tuesday, March 27, 2012
M/V Agios Emilanos. Photo: Paul Sullivan via ShipSpotting.com
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Greek Operator Sentenced to Pay $2 Million for Oil Pollution Cover-Up and Obstruction of Justice

Greek shipowner Ilios Shipping Company S.A. was sentenced today in federal court in New Orleans to pay a fine of $2 million for intentionally trying to

March 27, 2012
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Friday, July 17, 2009
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Master Of The Alien Invasion – Captain First to be Charged Under US Anti-Invasive Species Law

Master Of The Alien Invasion Chief Officer Charles P. Posas, has scored a dubious first in legal history. He is the first person to be charged with a violation

July 17, 2009
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Monday, December 1, 2008
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2008 International WorkBoat Show

Going to the International Workboat Show in New Orleans, LA? We will see you there! The International WorkBoat Show is the largest commercial marine tradeshow

December 1, 2008
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