Seamen Rescued from Sea Arrested for Smuggling
A Ukrainian ship rescued by Russian seamen was reportedly arrested in Greece for transporting cigarettes of unknown origin.
A coast guard official in Greece informed that, "A cargo vessel RS-300 No. 97 under the flag...
Relative Vessel Movement Results in Hand Injury While Mooring
A member has reported an incident which a crew member injured his hand during mooring operations. The incident occurred when a bunker barge was beginning an approach to the port side of a Platform...
Woman Suffers Head Injury on a Cargo Ship
A 59-year old woman working at Port Everglade reportedly fell while climbing the ladder of a docked cargo ship.
The woman told the rescuers that a rung on the ladder broke causing the accident.
Broward Sheriff...
Seafarer with a Broken Arm Medevaced
On Saturday, a Coast Guard aircrew performed a medical evacuation of an injured crew member from a 618-foot cargo vessel over 170 miles offshore from the Columbia River.
The aircrew safely transported the 23-year-old man...
Don’t Give Up the Ship: Mayflower Replica Gets a Makeover
The Mayflower II, a replica of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America's shores in 1620, is getting a massive makeover. And it's not just cosmetic.
Its hull is rotting; beetles are gorging themselves,...
[Watch] 14 Lock Gates of the Panama Canal Opened
All 14 lock gates of the Panama Canal have been opened at the same time for the first time in four years to prevent further flooding across the country as a result of Hurricane...
All 14 Panama Canal Locks Opened to Prevent Further Flooding
All 14 lock gates of the Panama Canal have been opened at the same time for the first time in four years to prevent further flooding across the country as a result of Hurricane...
Tanker Ran Aground in Caspian Sea
The reefer tanker Araks ran aground in Caspian Sea off Cape Sandy, Kazakhstan. The vessel dragged anchor and was adrifted by the winds to the shore, grounding into a sand/mud shallow by the port...
Bulk Carrier Ran Aground in Parana River
The bulk carrier Agios Sostis ran aground in Parana river at the berth in Ramallo, Argentina. The low water level caused vessel to reach the bottom and stuck into the berth during cargo handling...
Hill Dickinson’s Maria Pittordis Wins at the Eclipse Proclaim Personal Injury Awards
International Law Firm, Hill Dickinson LLP, is proud to announce that Maria Pittordis, head of marine, trade and energy has won Defendant Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year at the Eclipse Proclaim Personal Injury...