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Judge Approves Shipping Companies’ $102M Settlement Over Baltimore Bridge Disaster
WASHINGTON, Oct 25 (Reuters) – A U.S. judge approved on Friday a $102 million settlement by the companies that owned and operated…
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Harrowing Tug Rescue Nearly Ends in Disaster Off Washington’s Coast
A dramatic rescue unfolded off the coast of La Push, Washington, on Friday as the Coast Guard and commercial tug…
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Coast Guard Says ‘Swift Action’ Helped Avert Disaster in Alaska
The 738-foot cargo vessel Pan Viva safely departed Dutch Harbor, Alaska, on Monday night, bound for Kalama, Washington, after narrowly avoiding a…
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USS Boxer Arrives in Philippines for Typhoon Krathon Disaster Relief
The amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) has arrived in the Philippines this week to support disaster relief efforts…
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FEMA Fumbles Again: Naval Resources Left Idle in Hurricane Milton Response
By Captain John Konrad (gCaptain) As another intense storm barrels down upon us—this time Milton, a hurricane of record-breaking intensity…
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Businesses Sue Grace Ocean and Synergy Marine for ‘Preventable’ Baltimore Bridge Disaster
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine PTE LTD, the owner and…
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From Dream to Disaster: The Heartbreaking Saga of a Vintage Cruise Ship
STOCKTON, CA – The advertisement was easily overlooked—a dilapidated cruise ship for sale on Craigslist in 2008. But for Chris…
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Bridge to Disaster: How Coast Guard Apathy is Sinking A New York Tugboat Business
by Captain John Konrad (gCaptain) On a crisp morning that should have promised smooth sailing, Captain Mike Vinik found himself staring at…
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Houthi Attack on Oil Tanker Sparks Fears of Environmental Disaster
The Greek-flagged oil tanker Sounion has been ablaze since August 23 following an attack by Yemen’s Houthi forces. According to a statement…
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Houthis Set Sounion Tanker Ablaze Causing Potential Environmental Disaster
The Houthis militants released video late on Friday showing explosions aboard the laden Greek tanker Sounion setting the stage…
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