A Florida tug captain will serve 18 months in prison for a Biscayne Bay barge collision that killed three children from a sailing camp.
WorkBoat Article: Tugboat Captain Gets 18 Months for Miami Beach Collision That Killed Three Children
gCaptain Article: Fire Forces Crew to Abandon Research Vessel Off Louisiana
Dozens of crew took to life rafts after fire broke out aboard the seismic research vessel Rem Andes off the Louisiana coast.
Tillamook County Pioneer Article: Coast Guard Urges Preparedness Ahead of Heavy Weather in Pacific Northwest
The Coast Guard is urging Pacific Northwest mariners and beachgoers to prepare now as heavy weather season arrives.
Marine Insight Article: U.S., South Korea and Germany Develop Digital Twin Technology to Predict Ammonia Leaks on Ships
ABS, HD KSOE and Siemens are teaming up on digital twin simulations that predict how ammonia leaks spread aboard ships before they’re built.
gCaptain Article: Port of Los Angeles Cargo Operations Disrupted After Containers Go Overboard
Three containers went overboard during cargo operations at the Port of Los Angeles, prompting a Coast Guard safety zone with two still submerged.
The Maritime Executive Article: SAR Operation Underway for 10 Missing Crew After Turkish Ships Collide
Turkish search teams recovered an empty lifeboat and debris after a cargo ship carrying 10 crew is believed to have sunk following a Marmara Sea collision.
The Maritime Executive Article: Judge Dismisses Most of Remaining Dali Civil Damage Claims
A Maryland judge has dismissed most remaining economic loss claims from the Dali Key Bridge disaster, sharply narrowing the civil case under a 1927 Supreme Court precedent.
gCaptain Article: US-Flagged Cargo Ship SLNC York Evacuated After Taking on Water in Pacific
The entire crew of the U.S.-flagged heavy-lift ship SLNC York was evacuated to a nearby vessel after flooding began in the Pacific, with the ship reported stable and under tow arrangements to port.
WorkBoat Article: Washington Ferry Crew Rescues Boaters Near Orcas Island
The Washington State Ferries vessel Tilikum diverted from its route near Orcas Island to rescue boaters aboard a rapidly flooding rowboat. Crew members launched a rescue boat, safely brought the boaters ashore, and no medical treatment was required.
Maritime Executive Article: Hawaii’s Ports Prepare for Tropical Storm Lala
The U.S. Coast Guard is closing Hawaii’s ports ahead of Tropical Storm Lala, which is forecast to strengthen into a rare Category 1 hurricane. Port condition Zulu takes effect Saturday morning, requiring vessels over 200 GT to depart unless granted special permission to remain.