07 Feb

Two killed when tug sinks off Newfoundland

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(ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland) -- Two mariners died after their tugboat Check-Mate III sank in the Atlantic Ocean, the Globe and Mail newspaper reported. The vessel was en route from Newfoundland to Halifax when the accident happened. Water may have been leaking into the men's survival suits, and their families have criticized Coast Guard rescuers for allegedly not getting them out…
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29 Jan

Cargo ship runs aground in Chesapeake Bay

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The following is the text of a press release issued by the U.S. Coast Guard:   (BALTIMORE) -- The Mediterranean Shipping Company vessel Japan has re-floated after five hours of being aground in the Chesapeake Bay today. The vessel re-floated under its own power and was assisted by two tugs and the incoming tide.  The vessel Japan, a 796-foot Panamanian flagged cargo ship, ran…
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28 Jan

Dredge in Newark Bay ruptured from keel to deck

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The following is the text of a press release issued by the U.S. Coast Guard: (NEW YORK) -- A unified command with representatives from the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock LLC (the owner of the Dredge New York), Coast Guard Sector New York, New York Department of Environmental Conservation (NY DEC), New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJ DEP) and the vessel Orange Sun continue to monitor…
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24 Jan

Body found in search for missing ex-tug captain

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(NEW BEDFORD, Mass.) -- A second body has been found following an accident at a fishing-boat pier, the SouthCoastToday.com news Web site reported. Capt. Kenneth Theustad, a former tug captain based in New York, was reported missing Tuesday after another crew member apparently slipped while boarding their 75-foot fishing vessel. Authorities said Theustad may have jumped into the water in an…
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23 Jan

Tow boat Janet Leavell sinks in Tennessee River

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The following is text of a press release issued by the U.S. Coast Guard: (PADUCAH, Ky.) -- The Coast Guard is responding to a tow boat that sunk in the Tennessee River at approximately mile marker 11.5 today. Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Paducah was notified that the tow boat Janet Leavell had sank at approximately 12:45 p.m., and  is coordinating efforts with…
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