In January of this year, a boiler explosion on the container ship, Manhattan Bridge, led to the death of one crew member and serious burn injuries to another. …
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Safety Errors Found in Grounded Tripper Boat off Coast of England
Nearly 50 passengers got a real surprise aboard the tripper boat, Surprise, last spring when it ran aground in calm waters. While no one was injured and all …
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U.S. Navy Destroyer Collides with Container Ship, Nearly Sinks
On June 17, the U.S. Navy destroyer USS Fitzgerald collided with a freighter stocked with containers in the middle of the night. The maritime accident occurred …
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