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Two Killed by Mooring Line Parting, Others Seriously Injured

The U.S. Coast Guard has launched an investigation after a serious incident killed two maritime workers and injured several others this week. The incident occurred Thursday morning, June 28, 2018, at Terminal 5 in Longview, Washington. Watchstanders at Coast Guard … Continue reading

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Tugboat partially sinks at Virginia mooring, leaks oil – Professional Mariner – Web Bulletin 2018

Tugboat partially sinks at Virginia mooring, leaks oil – Professional Mariner – Web Bulletin 2018 Read more detail on Recent Admiralty Law posts –

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Mooring Line Safety and Maintenance

The recent death of a worker on the Duwamish Waterway in South Seattle is a grave reminder of the importance of mooring line safety. John Henry Volkmann IV was trying to tie a gravel barge at the dock of a … Continue reading

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Mooring: The Respective Duties and Responsibilities of Vessel and Wharfinger

A heavily laden bulk carrier is scheduled to arrive at midnight at your wharf on the Mississippi River. The river is running high and fast and due to fog, visibility is limited. The ship is under the command of a … Continue reading

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Carnival Cruise Ship Knocked off Mooring in Port Canaveral

A Carnival cruise ship was knocked off its moorings in Port Canaveral by a strong gust of wind, causing the cruise ship's departure to be delayed by about 12 hours. According to Carnival Cruise Lines, the cruise ship, the Carnival … Continue reading

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