Corpus Christi Texas Coast Guard Medevacs Commercial Fisherman With Head Injury
The Texas Coast Guard medevaced a crewman from a fishing vessel approximately 40 miles south of South Padre Island, Tuesday….
Joseph Barbosa Medevaced From Commercial Fishing Vessel
The Coast Guard medevaced 29-year-old Joseph Barbosa from an 86-foot commercial fishing vessel off the coast of Barnegat Light after…
Louisiana Governor Declares State of Emergency As Transocean Oil Spill Nears Coast
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal declared a state of emergency today (Thursday, April 29, 2010), as winds drove the massive oil spill created…
Sulpicio Lines Loses Appeal from Massive Ferry Disaster
Sulpicio Lines has lost a second appeal to halt the prosecute two of its officials on charges relating to the 2008…
European Commission to Name and Shame Vessel Operators with Substandard Safety Practices
The European Commission is getting tough on vessel operators who continue to flout safety norms and standards. The EC has…
Coast Guard Increases Inspections on Mississippi River
In 2008, a maritime accident involving a barge and a tanker on the Mississippi River ended up with approximately 200,000…
Japanese Commercial Fisherman Reported Man Overboard From Alaska Victory
A search is underway in Alaska after a seaman was reported man overboard from a commercial fishing vessel. The Coast…
Texas Grand Jury Indicts Fleet Management Limited for Pollution
A federal grand jury in Corpus Christi, Texas has returned an indictment charging Fleet Management Limited with obstruction of agency…