14 Feb

Calif. science vessel strikes uncharted rocks in Mexico

Professional Mariner StaffCasualty News
(LA PAZ, Mexico) -- The scientific research vessel Western Flyer struck rocks near the Port of La Paz, the Herald newspaper of Monterey, Calif., reported. The accident involving the 117-foot ship has placed this year's scheduled research projects for the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute in jeopardy. Western Flyer was giving way to a large cruise ship in the narrow channel…
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13 Feb

Freighter breaks from moorings, strikes ships and barges

Professional Mariner StaffCasualty News
The following is the text of a press release issued by the U.S. Coast Guard:   (NEW ORLEANS) -- Coast Guard Sector New Orleans received a mayday call at approximately 3 p.m. this afternoon from the 588-foot freight ship Sisnos Sun, which broke from it's moorings near the Alabo Street Wharf  approximately three miles down-river from New Orleans.  The Sisnos Sun first allided with the the 736-foot freight vessel W. H.…
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11 Feb

Body of Captain Curtis crewman found in Atchafalaya Bay

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The following is text of a press release issued by the U.S. Coast Guard:   (NEW ORLEANS) -- St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Department personnel have recovered the body of the tugboat Captain Curtis crewman at approximately 4:00 p.m. today in Afchafalaya Bay, ending the Coast Guard search. Kerry Rodrique, 44, went missing at approximately 2:45 a.m. Thursday near Afchafalaya Bay. Coast Guard…
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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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