[Watch] Tug Boat Beached Off Brigantine
The Coast Guard informed that the tugboat lost its power and ran aground on the south end of the beach early Saturday. The vessel was towing a barge when the incident occurred. Investigations are...
[Watch]12 Worst Jobs in the World
A Series Of Worst Jobs For Ever
Although most people complain about their jobs or workplace conditions, very few would envy individuals who end up with the worst jobs in the world. From animal semen...
USCG – Voluntary Fuel Oil Sampling Programme – From 29th February 2016.
In compliance with MARPOL Annex VI fuel oil sulphur content requirements for vessels operating within the North American and US Caribbean Sea Sulphur Emission Control Areas (ECAs), the United States Coast Guard (USCG) is...
Filipino Crew Member Dies During Maintenance Work
A 44 year old Filipino who was carrying out the maintenance work died as he fell 13 meters from the deck.
The vessel was anchored about six nautical miles from the Vale jetty at Teluk...
Cargo Ship Ran Aground In Caspian Sea
Incident
: Vessel Grounding
Vessel Type
: General Cargo Ship
Location
: 15 nautical miles South-East off Lagan, Russia
Casualties/Pollution
: Nil
A cargo ship experienced steering gear failure while transiting Volga – Caspian Sea Canal, and ran aground into a sandy/mud...
From The Vault: Vessel Explodes Killing 49 People
USS Tulip was a Union screw steam gunboat of 240 tons, built in 1862 at Brooklyn, intended as the lighthouse tender CHI KIANG for use in China. She was sistership of the USS Fuchsia....
Seafarers Rescued From Pirates Off Ivory Coast
Ten of the 11 kidnapped Indian seafarers were released by the pirates today due to the rescue effort of the Indian authorities along with Nigerian Navy.
“We have rescued 10 Indians with the help of...
Are you Looking for a New Job? You are one among the 48%...
48% of the Asian maritime employees are looking out for a new job.
A report presented at a breakfast seminar held in Singapore yesterday by Mark Charman, CEO Faststream, the HR specialist states that:
48% of...
‘The Clock is Ticking’ – El faro Captains Chilling Call
El Faro Captain Said 'The Clock is Ticking' in Chilling Final Phone Call
In a chilling final phone call, the Captain of the freighter El Faro has warned that "the clock is ticking" before the...
Product Tanker Caught Fire
Accident type
: Fire
Vessel type
: Product tanker
Location
: Naval Ship Yard in Veracruz, Mexico
Injuries / Pollution
: None
The 45,705 dwt product tanker docked at Naval Shipyard in Veracruz, Mexico caught fire on 20th february. The fire may...