Coast Guard airlifts injured crewman from freighter in Gulf (VIDEO)
07 May

Coast Guard airlifts injured crewman from freighter in Gulf (VIDEO)

Professional Mariner StaffCasualty News, Industry News
The following is the text of a news release from the U.S. Coast Guard: (MIAMI) — A man was medically evacuated late Tuesday evening after suffering a head injury aboard a 797-foot cargo ship 103 miles west of Key West, Fla. Watchstanders at the Coast Guard Sector Key West command center received a report at approximately 7 p.m. from a crewmember aboard…
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Ingalls launches fifth Coast Guard national security cutter (VIDEO)
06 May

Ingalls launches fifth Coast Guard national security cutter (VIDEO)

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Maritime News
The following is the text of a news release from Huntington Ingalls Industries: (PASCAGOULA, Miss.) — Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Ingalls Shipbuilding division launched the U.S. Coast Guard national security cutter James (WMSL 754) on Saturday. James is the company’s fifth NSC and is expected to deliver in 2015. “Our learning curve continues to improve in this program, and the hot…
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Un-Cruise Adventures expanding voyages on Columbia, Snake, Willamette
06 May

Un-Cruise Adventures expanding voyages on Columbia, Snake, Willamette

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Maritime News, Tugboats & Towing
The following is the text of a news release from Un-Cruise Adventures: (SEATTLE) — Seattle-based small ship cruise line Un-Cruise Adventures adds more river cruise opportunities in the Pacific Northwest with the SS Legacy scheduled for 34 departures on the Columbia, Snake and Willamette rivers from April-November 2015. The line is also offering a savings on fall 2014 river cruises.…
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06 May

IMO endorses ongoing work on fair treatment of seafarers in accidents

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Maritime News
The following is the text of a news release from Seafarers' Rights International: (LONDON) — The Legal Committee of the International Maritime Organization has endorsed continuing work to promote as widely as possible the application of the 2006 Guidelines on the fair treatment of seafarers in the event of a maritime accident.   The decision, agreed at the 101st session…
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Tug salvaged in Chicago after nearly a week aground (UPDATES)
06 May

Tug salvaged in Chicago after nearly a week aground (UPDATES)

Professional Mariner StaffCasualty News, Industry News
The following are news releases from the U.S. Coast Guard: (CHICAGO) (May 10) — Coast Guard personnel and salvage and cleanup crews completed the salvage of the towing vessel Kimberly Selvick from near Burnham Park on the shores of Lake Michigan, Saturday, and it has been towed to Calumet River Slip. Kimberly Selvick became partially submerged Monday afternoon after it…
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Odyssey Marine recovers gold from sunken 1800s steamship
05 May

Odyssey Marine recovers gold from sunken 1800s steamship

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Maritime News
The following is the text of a news release from Odyssey Marine Exploration: (TAMPA, Fla.) — Odyssey Marine Exploration Inc., a pioneer in the field of deep-ocean exploration, recovered nearly 1,000 ounces of gold during the first reconnaissance dive to the SS Central America shipwreck site on April 15. Recovered gold included five gold ingots and two $20 Double Eagle…
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