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Maritime Safety

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environment11 days ago•8 min saved

Sea Empress Spill: Three Decades On, Wales Reassesses Its Seas

In February 1996 the Sea Empress ran aground near Milford Haven, spilling about 70,000 tonnes of crude oil and fouling roughly 200 km of Welsh coastline, killing thousands of seabirds and crippling fishing for months; the disaster prompted major safety reforms in UK ports, the adoption of double-hull tankers and enhanced response plans, and a lasting shift in public attitudes toward the environment, with climate change now raising the risk of future spills.

via BBC|

#climate-change #environment #maritime-safety

world1 month ago•1 min saved

US Navy Rescues Filipino Fishermen in South China Sea

The USNS Cesar Chavez rescued three Filipino fishermen in distress in the South China Sea after their vessel flooded, and coordinated their safe return to the Philippines, demonstrating maritime vigilance and international cooperation.

via c7f.navy.mil|

#filipino-fishermen #maritime-safety #rescue

history3 months ago•11 min saved

Fifty Years On: The Enduring Legacy of the Edmund Fitzgerald

Fifty years after the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald during a fierce storm on Lake Superior, the ship's legacy endures through memorial ceremonies, cultural references like Gordon Lightfoot's song, and significant improvements in maritime safety and weather forecasting on the Great Lakes.

via MPR News|

#edmund-fitzgerald #great-lakes-shipwreck #history

history3 months ago•4 min saved

Fifty Years Later: Remembering the Sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald

The sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, a massive Great Lakes freighter, in 1975 inspired Gordon Lightfoot's famous ballad and led to improved maritime safety standards, with no major shipwrecks on the Great Lakes in the past 50 years.

via NPR|

#edmund-fitzgerald #gordon-lightfoot #great-lakes-shipwreck

local-news6 months ago•8 min saved

Senator Angus King Advocates to Delay Gulf of Maine Buoy Removal

The Coast Guard plans to remove around 350 navigational buoys from Maine to New Jersey, citing advancements in electronic navigation tools, but many local boaters and fishermen oppose the move, citing the importance of buoys for safety and tradition. The agency is reassessing the necessity of each buoy amid public feedback and safety concerns, especially around hazardous areas like rocks and shoals, emphasizing a balance between modernization and safety.

via The New York Times|

#buoys #coast-guard #local-news

world6 months ago•4 min saved

Tensions Rise in South China Sea After Collisions and Military Movements

The U.S. deployed two warships near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea following a collision between Chinese ships and a Philippine vessel, amid ongoing territorial disputes and rising tensions in the region.

via PBS|

#chinese-ships #maritime-safety #scarborough-shoal

world6 months ago•3 min saved

Tensions Escalate in South China Sea Amid US and Chinese Naval Encounters

US warships briefly patrolled the disputed South China Sea near Scarborough Shoal after a collision between Chinese ships and a Philippine vessel, raising concerns over maritime safety and regional tensions amid ongoing territorial disputes involving China, the Philippines, and other Southeast Asian nations.

via The Guardian|

#chinese-ships #maritime-safety #scarborough-shoal

local-news6 months ago•4 min saved

Multiple Young Victims Die in Miami Sailboat Tragedy

A 10-year-old girl, Ari Buchman, died from injuries sustained in a sailboat collision with a barge in Biscayne Bay near Miami Beach, which also resulted in the deaths of two other young girls and injuries to several others. The incident occurred during a summer sailing camp, and authorities are investigating the circumstances of the crash, including vessel visibility and maneuvering.

via CBS News|

#biscayne-bay #child-fatality #local-news

world7 months ago•1 min saved

Dozens Missing After Ferry Sinks Off Bali

A ferry carrying 65 people sank off Bali, Indonesia, with 43 still missing; 2 bodies recovered and 20 rescued amid challenging sea conditions, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in Indonesian maritime transport.

via Al Jazeera|

#bali #ferry-sinking #indonesia

us-news1 year ago

Coast Guard Halts Search for Missing Crew After Alaska Boat Capsize

The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its search for five individuals who went missing in the waters off Alaska. The decision follows an extensive search operation that failed to locate the missing persons, highlighting the challenges of maritime safety in the region.

via The New York Times|

#alaska #maritime-safety #missing-persons

local-news1 year ago•0 min saved

"US Bridge Crisis: Mariners Warned, Solutions Needed"

Years before a cargo ship struck Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, mariners had warned that the bridge was vulnerable to ship collisions, predicting potential power losses and out-of-control vessels causing a bridge collapse.

via The Washington Post|

#baltimore #infrastructure #key-bridge

maritime-safety1 year ago•17 min saved

"Baltimore Bridge Disaster: Uncovering Common Conditions"

An analysis of U.S. Coast Guard data reveals that over the past 22 years, there have been over 6,000 incidents of ships losing power, propulsion, or steering, with at least 900 occurring near bridges. These incidents, while mostly routine, have occasionally resulted in major or significant damage to both ships and structures. The frequency of such malfunctions has been on the rise, attributed to factors such as machinery damage or failure, delayed maintenance, and supply chain delays in getting spare parts. The article also highlights the potential causes of power outages, the risks to life and property, and the need for extra precaution when ships navigate near critical infrastructure.

via USA TODAY|

#bridge-accidents #maritime-incidents #maritime-safety

transportation1 year ago•1 min saved

"APL Qingdao: Cargo Ship Loses Power Near Verrazzano Bridge and Baltimore Key Bridge"

A container ship lost propulsion near New York's Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, prompting officials to take action, less than two weeks after a similar incident led to a bridge collapse in Baltimore. The 89,000-ton ship, owned by CMA CGM, required tugboat escorts to anchor safely, but was repaired and left the harbor. The incident raises concerns about maritime safety and the potential risks associated with ships losing propulsion power near critical infrastructure.

via Business Insider|

#baltimore-bridge-collapse #maritime-safety #new-york

maritime-safety1 year ago•1 min saved

"Tugboat Requirement for Ship Transit and I-95 Section Collapse in Philadelphia"

A former Navy officer emphasizes the importance of tugboats for transiting ships in the wake of the recent ship collision at the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore harbor, stressing that the absence of tugboats was a critical mistake and could have prevented the collision. He recalls the vigilance required during harbor transits and the use of tugboats to assist in maintaining safe speeds and preventing accidents.

via PennLive|

#maritime-accidents #maritime-navigation #maritime-safety

maritime-safety1 year ago•6 min saved

"Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Could Tugboats Have Prevented the Tragedy?"

The recent bridge collapse tragedy in Baltimore has sparked debate over the use of tugboat escorts for large cargo ships. While tugboat escorts are not required in many U.S. ports due to cost concerns, maritime experts believe they could have made a difference in averting the disaster if they had accompanied the 95,000-ton cargo ship Dali for a longer duration. The tragedy has raised questions about the need for more stringent tugboat escort requirements to safeguard critical infrastructure, but concerns over costs and potential impacts on efficiency and safety of waterways persist within the shipping industry.

via The Associated Press|

#bridge-collapse #maritime-safety #port-operations