Unsecured hatches led to sinking of tug off Puerto Rico
22 Apr

Unsecured hatches led to sinking of tug off Puerto Rico

Rich MillerCasualty News
(WASHINGTON) — Unsecured openings in the deck of a towing vessel led to its flooding and sinking off the coast of Puerto Rico, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said Thursday. Marine Investigation Report 22/12 details the NTSB’s investigation into the Dec. 24, 2020, flooding and sinking of the towing vessel Proassist III near Puerto Yabucoa, Puerto Rico. The towing…
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High water, ineffective comms cited in New Orleans grounding
14 Apr

High water, ineffective comms cited in New Orleans grounding

Rich MillerCasualty News,
(WASHINGTON) — The decision to overtake a tow in a large river bend occupied by multiple vessels during high-water conditions led to the grounding of a tanker and contact with river intake fender systems in New Orleans, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said Thursday. Marine Investigation Report 22/11 details the NTSB’s investigation into the March 16, 2021, grounding of…
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Crowley, Shell partner to boost decarbonization
13 Apr

Crowley, Shell partner to boost decarbonization

Rich MillerMaritime News,
(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) ­— Continuing to demonstrate their commitment to decarbonization of the maritime sector, Crowley and Shell Trading (U.S.) have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the aim of supporting alternative energy solutions for the future of shoreside and terminal operations. The MOU follows an ongoing joint project that was previously initiated between the companies to provide lower-carbon…
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Captain’s sleep inertia led to tow striking lock gate
05 Apr

Captain’s sleep inertia led to tow striking lock gate

Rich MillerCasualty News,
(WASHINGTON) — A captain assuming a watch immediately after waking led to a tow striking a lock gate in the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said in Marine Investigation Report 22/09 released Tuesday. On March 22, 2021, the towing vessel Ava Claire was transiting westbound pushing two fully loaded tank barges in the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway…
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Strong outdraft, wind cited in Illinois lock strike
31 Mar

Strong outdraft, wind cited in Illinois lock strike

Rich MillerCasualty News, ,
(WASHINGTON) — The contact between a tow and a section of the Melvin Price Locks and Dam in Alton, Ill., was caused by the pilot of the towing vessel not effectively compensating for a strong outdraft and wind, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said Thursday. Marine Investigation Report 22/08 details the NTSB’s investigation into the March 19, 2021, contact…
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Tug grounds in Alaska’s Neva Strait, rupturing fuel tank
22 Mar

Tug grounds in Alaska’s Neva Strait, rupturing fuel tank

Rich MillerCasualty News
(KODIAK, Alaska) — A unified command consisting of the U.S. Coast Guard, Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, and Western Towboat continued to lead the response efforts Thursday for the grounded tug in the Neva Strait, an incident that occurred Monday morning. The tug owner, Western Towboat, contracted Hanson Maritime, SEAPRO and Global Diving & Salvage, who are currently on scene…
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Mid-Atlantic Maritime to hold job fair in Norfolk
22 Mar

Mid-Atlantic Maritime to hold job fair in Norfolk

Rich MillerLicensing & Training, Shipbuilding, ,
(NORFOLK, Va.) — Mid-Atlantic Maritime Academy (MAMA) will host its Maritime Job Fair on March 30, bringing together some of the biggest names in the government, military support and private sectors. For the people of Hampton Roads, it provides a one-stop, free opportunity to engage with employers who are actively in need of workers. “This job fair is unlike any…
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AMP: Jones Act waivers won’t cut energy costs
10 Mar

AMP: Jones Act waivers won’t cut energy costs

Rich MillerMaritime News,
(WASHINGTON) — The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the domestic maritime industry, sent a letter to President Joe Biden on Thursday to address misconceptions about the Jones Act. Specifically, the letter addressed the transportation of crude oil and other energy cargoes in the United States in light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. “We appreciate your support and…
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NTSB: Uninsulated exhaust surface led to fire that destroyed towboat
08 Mar

NTSB: Uninsulated exhaust surface led to fire that destroyed towboat

Rich MillerCasualty News,
(WASHINGTON) — An engine room fire aboard a towing vessel was the result of spraying diesel fuel hitting an uninsulated section of the engine’s exhaust system, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said in Marine Investigation Report 22/05 released Tuesday. On March 17, 2021, the towing vessel Miss Dorothy was pushing 14 barges upbound on the Lower Mississippi River, north…
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