BROWSE BY NAME: ALL ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ

Collision in Houston Channel

March 14, 2014 | Collision
Photo: USCG
Photo: USCG

The 119 meter long, 12005 dwt cargo vesesl Genius Star VII collided with an oil barge in the Houston Channel.  The oil barge, loaded with 38100 tons of fuel oil, slammed into the port side of the Genius Star VII.  The  Genius Star VII suffered a gash above the waterline on the portside hull.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The Genius Star VII was leaving Houston with a cargo of grain before the collision.  The cause of the incident is under investigation.

Related articles

 

Enhanced by Zemanta

Massachusetts Aground

March 14, 2014 | Grounding
Photo: boston.cbslocal.com
Photo: boston.cbslocal.com

The passenger ferry Massachusetts became stranded off Hingham, Massachusetts.   The ferry departed Hingham bound for Boston with nine passengers and five crew when it went aground on a nearby sandbar.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The passengers were transferred to a police vessel.   A tugboat was dispatched a short time later and was able to refloat the Massachusetts.

Related articles

 

Enhanced by Zemanta

Ten Missing After Collision

March 13, 2014 | Collision, Sank

The 45 foot long fishing vessel Dan Israel sank after being struck by a cargo vessel off El Fraile Island in Manila Bay, Philippines.   The wooden hull fishing vessel quickly broke-up and sank. The crew of the Dan Israel were thrown into the water.  Twelve crew were able either to swim ashore or were rescued from the water.   Many suffered from dehydration and exhaustion.  One crewman perished and another 10 men were still reported missing.  The survivors were unable to identify the cargo ship that struck.  The Coast Guard has launched a search and rescue operation for the missing men.  Authorities are looking for a large blue container ship which was in the area.  Reports state both vessels had lights and radar which should have prevented the collision.

Related articles
Enhanced by Zemanta
1 … 992 993 994 995 996 … 1,832