Cracked exhaust muffler cited in fire that destroyed towboat
30 Jun

Cracked exhaust muffler cited in fire that destroyed towboat

Rich MillerCasualty News,
(WASHINGTON) — Cracks in a muffler and the substantial use of combustible materials in accommodation spaces led to a fire aboard a towing vessel last year on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway near Freeport, Texas, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said Thursday. On June 25, 2022, the four-person crew aboard the towing vessel Mary Dupre departed Port Comfort, Texas, for…
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Coast Guard recovers debris from Titan wreck site
29 Jun

Coast Guard recovers debris from Titan wreck site

Rich MillerMaritime News,
(WASHINGTON) – The U.S. Coast Guard received debris and evidence recovered from the seafloor at the site of the Titan submersible when M/V Horizon Arctic arrived in St. John’s, Newfoundland, on Wednesday. After consultation with international partner investigative agencies, the Marine Board of Investigation (MBI) intends to transport the evidence aboard a Coast Guard cutter to a port in the…
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Mariner missing after falling from bulker near Long Beach
21 Jun

Mariner missing after falling from bulker near Long Beach

Rich MillerCasualty News,
(SAN PEDRO, Calif.) — The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its active search Tuesday evening for a crewmember who fell off a bulk carrier while transiting the Santa Barbara Channel Traffic Separation Scheme en route to the Port of Long Beach. "We extend our deepest sympathies to this crewmember's friends and family," said Chief Warrant Officer John Rose, search and rescue…
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USMMA graduates 212 officers in Class of 2023
20 Jun

USMMA graduates 212 officers in Class of 2023

Rich MillerLicensing & Training,
(KINGS POINT, N.Y.) — The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point conducted its 87th commencement exercises on Saturday, graduating 212 new merchant marine and military officers of the Class of 2023. The keynote speaker, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks, emphasized the vital importance of USMMA graduates to the nation's economy and national security. The audience included…
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Vessel recovery, ATON cleanup follow Guam typhoon
16 Jun

Vessel recovery, ATON cleanup follow Guam typhoon

Rich MillerMaritime News, , ,
(SANTA RITA, Guam) — In the aftermath of Typhoon Mawar, personnel from U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam continue to address vessel casualties and potential pollution in Apra Harbor, Hagatna Boat Basin and Agat Marina. With sustained winds of up to 150 mph, the storm caused significant damage to maritime infrastructure. Capt. Nick Simmons, commander of U.S. Coast Guard Forces…
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Barge leaks nearly 3,500 gallons of oil into Lower Miss.
13 Jun

Barge leaks nearly 3,500 gallons of oil into Lower Miss.

Rich MillerCasualty News, ,
(NEW ORLEANS) — The U.S. Coast Guard continued to respond Monday to a discharge of oil from a barge on the Lower Mississippi River near Natchez, Miss. Coast Guard Sector Lower Mississippi River received notification at approximately 10 p.m. on Saturday from Kirby Inland Marine reporting a discharge from one of its barges being transported by the towing vessel Leviticus…
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Safety alert: Condensate and dry compressed air
12 Jun

Safety alert: Condensate and dry compressed air

Rich MillerMaritime News,
(WASHINGTON) — A recent U.S. Coast Guard investigation involving a fire and subsequent loss of propulsion on board an inspected vessel serves as a reminder of safety issues caused by condensate forming in air lines. During the investigation, an underlying issue was discovered that caused condensate to form in air lines that supplied compressed air to the vessel’s air-operated engine…
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