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Man Medevaced From OSV in Gulf of Mexico After Being Struck by Ladder
Posted in Jones Act,Louisiana Maritime News on April 8, 2012
An injured crewmember of a U.S.-flagged OSV in the Gulf of Mexico had to be medevaced on Wednesday after being hit a 40-foot ladder that reportedly fell on his neck, according to the USCG.
Tugboat Sinks on Mississippi River Near New Orleans
Posted in Jones Act,Louisiana Maritime News,Tug Boat Accidents on April 6, 2012
The tugboat Altro Donna sank after alliding with a piling near Commodore Dock in Marrero, Louisiana with three crewmembers onboard.
Tugboat Capsizes in Lower Hudson River
Posted in Jones Act,New York Maritime News,Tug Boat Accidents on April 6, 2012
Here are some photos of the capsized tugboat Katherine G at Liberty Island in New York Harbor on Friday, April 6, 2012.
Barge Worker Falls to His Death While Working on Mississippi River Bridge Building Project
Posted in Barge Accidents,Illinois Maritime News,Missouri Maritime News on April 5, 2012
EAST ST. LOUIS, IL. – The body of a barge worker who fell into the Mississippi River while working on a bridge-building project on Wednesday, March 28, was recovered by search teams the following day. According to East St. Louis Police Chief, Michael Floore, divers found the body of 35-year-old Andy Gammon of Park Hills,… read more
Barge Worker Body Found in Tennessee River Below U.S. Highway 41 Bridge Project
Posted in Tennessee Maritime News on April 2, 2012
HALETOWN, TN – The search for a missing construction worker ended Tuesday, March 27, at around 10:30 p.m. CST, when the body of 31-year-old Abimael Contreras Martinez, of Morrison, Tenn., was found by Coffee County rescue squad members and divers from Winchester, TN. Martinez was found in the Tennessee River just below the U.S. Highway… read more
Great Lakes Tugboat Fire – Photos
Posted in Jones Act,Maritime Accidents on March 31, 2012
Here are some photos taken of the U.S.-flagged Patrice McAllister tugboat after Tuesdays fatal fire was extinguished, or more like burned out, while transiting Lake Ontario from OH to NY. According to early reports, the fire likely broke out in the engine room and quickly engulfed the tugboat, killing the chief engineer and injuring five… read more
Chief Engineer Killed in Fatal Engine Room Fire on Great Lakes Tug
Posted in Jones Act,Tug Boat Accidents on March 28, 2012
The chief engineer of a McAllister tugboat has been killed after a fire broke out aboard his vessel while transiting Lake Ontario some seven miles south of Prince Edward Point, Ontario.
Barge Accident Occurs at Pier of U.S. 80 Bridge Over Mississippi River in Vicksburg MS
Posted in Maritime Accidents,Mississippi Maritime News on March 27, 2012
VICKSBURG, MS – A barge accident involving the Jeffrey G. Stover occurred Thursday morning on March 22 when the U.S. 80 bridge over the Mississippi River was hit numerous times after 33 of 35 grain barges broke loose from their tow.
2012 Great Lakes Shipping Season Kicks Off
Posted in Jones Act on March 26, 2012
With the opening of the Soo Locks on Saturday in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and the St. Lawrence Seaway last Thursday, the 2012 Great Lakes shipping season is officially underway. Officials this year are projecting an overall increase in cargo shipments across the Great Lakes thanks in part to a stronger economy, both domestically and… read more
U.S. Navy League: Jones Act is Critical to U.S. Economic, Homeland and National Security
Posted in Government,Jones Act on March 24, 2012
The Jones Act is essential to America as we know it, so says the Navy League of the United States. In a recently released annual policy statement, the Navy League of the United States, Maritime Primacy & Economic Security, says the Jones Act is critical to U.S. economic, homeland and national security – serving the… read more