20 Jun

India Lotus fire out, but ship in need of tow, food, water

Professional Mariner StaffCasualty News

The following is the text of a press release issued by the U.S. Coast Guard:   (JUNEAU, Alaska) -- The India Lotus notified the Coast Guard they were no longer in need of assistance at 1:15 p.m. AST.   The owners of the India Lotus, Ofer Brothers Properties, have contracted for a tow. The vessel also reported a shortage of…

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19 Jun

Barges strike fishing boat in Tennessee River shipping channel

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(STEVENSON, Ala.) -- Barges being pushed by a tugboat struck a fishing boat in the Tennessee River, sending one angler plunging into the water while the other occupant climbed onto one of the barges, the Huntsville Times newspaper reported. The two were unhurt, and the tugboat crew helped them recover their boat, which was not seriously damaged. Investigators said the…

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18 Jun

Labrador freighter runs aground; 13 crew are rescued

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(ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland) -- A freighter that carries supplies to Labrador ran aground on its first voyage of the season, The Telegram newspaper of St. John's reported. Astron, an 80-foot vessel, grounded 10 miles east of Cartright. All 13 crew abandoned ship in a lifeboat and were rescued by the Canadian Coast Guard.   Click here to view the newspaper's story.

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16 Jun

Cruise passengers rescued after props become entangled

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The following is the text of a press release issued by the U.S. Coast Guard:   (NEW YORK) -- 52 passengers and crew were transported to shore from a 62-foot harbor cruise vessel after its props became entangled while anchored in Sandy Hook Bay in Atlantic Highlands, N.J., at about 11:40 p.m. Saturday. Coast Guard Sector New York received a…

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13 Jun

Crew abandons 220 teen passengers when overcrowded boat sinks

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(CANCUN, Mexico) -- A catamaran carrying about 220 teens on a snorkeling tour sank off Cancun, ABC News reported. The crew allegedly abandoned the boat and the youthful passengers. One person died from the vessel, was authorized to carry only 80 passengers.   Click here to view ABC's story.

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12 Jun

Alaska Ranger disaster is Popular Mechanics cover story

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(DUTCH HARBOR, Alaska) -- The magazine Popular Mechanics is featuring the Alaska Ranger disaster as the cover story of its July edition.   Click here to view the magazine's story preview, with video and reader message board.

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12 Jun

Diving vessel sinking near Cape Fear; 16 people need rescue

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The following is the text of a press release issued by the U.S. Coast Guard:   (PORTSMOUTH, VA.) -- Coast Guard Sector North Carolina is responding to a sinking 47- foot diving vessel, with 16 people onboard, near the of mouth of the Cape Fear River this afternoon. Watch standers at Coast Guard Sector North Carolina were notified at 1:55…

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10 Jun

K-Sea tug, fuel barge run aground in Jamaica Bay

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The following is the text of a press release issued May 19 by the U.S. Coast Guard:   (NEW YORK) -- A 76-foot tug carrying 5,110 gallons of diesel fuel and pushing a 272-foot barge was successfully re-floated at high tide at 7:45 a.m. today after they ran aground on soft mud in Jamaica Bay, N.Y., at 10 p.m. Sunday.…

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06 Jun

Bridge pier collision sinks barge, closes Ohio River in W.V.

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The following is the text of two press releases issued by the U.S. Coast Guard:   (CLIFTON, W.V.) -- Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Huntington is responding to a coal barge that is partially submerged at mile marker 252.4 on the Ohio River that is blocking the navigable channel. At approximately 6:30 am, the towing vessel Darin Adrian was headed…

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06 Jun

Sunken barges force closure of Ohio River near Louisville

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The following is the text of a press release issued by the U.S. Coast Guard:   (LOUISVILLE, Ky.) -- The Coast Guard has closed the Ohio River today from mile marker 603.5 to 608, to all vessel traffic due to a towboat incident which resulted in two sunken barges near the entrance to the Portland Canal. At approximately 1:45 p.m.…

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