Fatal Injury to Crew Member Due to Mooring Equipment Failure
Summary
On 05 May 2015, at about 2010 (LT), Amber was port side alongside ready to cast-off and depart from Skikda, Algeria. As single up of mooring lines was commencing in preparation for casting-off, a...
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Bulker Aground in Lake Superior
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For information, please...
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