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Oil and chemical tanker strikes bottom of the Piscataqua River
The Union Leader – Manchester,NH,USA
"We will work with the tanker’s crew to ensure the vessel is structurally sound before it leaves port." I applaud the Coast Guard and Tug Captains
Two fishermen rescued from sea off Mayo
Ireland Online – Dublin,Ireland
Two fisherman have been rescued from the sea off the coast of Co Mayo following the sinking of their vessel in the early hours of this morning.
Ship prevented from sinking in Strait
KONP.COM 1450 – Port Angeles,WA,USA
(Seattle) — Coast Guard crews prevented a fishing vessel from sinking in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. A Coast Guard helicopter and cutter from Port Angeles
Fire destroys $2.3m Pearl Sea vessel
WA Business News (subscription) – Northbridge,Western Australia,Australia
The research vessel had been in port in Broome undergoing repairs when a fire was reported just before midnight on Wednesday.
Shipping to fight on for freed Hebei Two
Lloyd’s List – London,UK
Indian seafarer unions, which launched a boycott of South Korea products in support of the two officers, are planning a welcoming party at Mumbai airport.
Shell denies involvement in trawler sinking
Ireland Online – Dublin,Ireland
After the alleged captors made their escape, Mr O’Donnell said he went down to the engine room, discovered the vessel was sinking and sent a mayday call.
Coast Guard admits response delay in Gloucester fishing boat sinking
Boston Globe – United States
… his agency was slow in responding to a fishing boat sinking off the coast of Gloucester in January, but said that the vessel went down quickly
This Just In: Recent civil suits filed in Jefferson County …
Southeast Texas Record – Beaumont,TX,USA
Seabulk International negligently failed to provide a safe work place, failed to provide prompt medical attention and operated an unseaworthy vessel,
10 Steps to ECDIS Mandation
The UKHO has produced a short guide to clarify the process that leads to adoption of ECDIS by shipping companies, in step with SOLAS Regulations. Download the guide here
Changes of traffic separation system “At Hatter Barn” in Samsø Belt on 1 July 2009
From next month, it will be possible for small ships to engage in coastal trade without sharing the traffic separation system with large and fast-going ships Read more
PIRACY
Somali pirates terrorised Nigerian crew – AfricaTimesNews
By AfricaTimes
When the word to leave finally came, Egbegi and his dazed crew started up their engines and called the International Maritime Bureau’s piracy centre for help.
Complacency a concern as piracy incidents increase
Seatradeasia-online – London,UK
Copenhagen: Shipowner complacency is adding to the piracy problem in the Gulf of Aden, according to a maritime security expert.