Monongahela River Closed After Allision
The Coast Guard oversaw the removal of two barges, Thursday, that broke away following an allision on the Monongahela River.
The salvage crews coordinating the recovery of the submerged barge will remain on scene overnight, and recovery efforts will resume early Friday morning.
Post to TwitterRecreational Boating Fatalities in Northeast Remain The Same
Recreational boating and paddling fatalities on waters in the northeastern United States remained nearly the same for the second year in a row.
Italian Cruise Ship Wreck: Missing Grows to 29
Submitted by ChristineH on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 19:51.
(ABC NEWS) The number of people missing in the Italian cruise ship wreck has been increased to 29, the Italian coast guard said today. READ MOREIrish trawler tragedy sparks massive search off Cork coast
Submitted by ChristineH on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 13:11.
(Belfast Telegraph) Irish navy, Coast Guard and RNLI lifeboats have joined the search for for five men missing after a trawler sank off the west Cork coast. READ MORETeenage Dutch sailor, 16, approaches end of solo voyage in stages around the world
Submitted by ChristineH on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 18:21.
(Washington Post) AMSTERDAM — Teenage Dutch sailor Laura Dekker is nearing the finish of her solo sailing trip around the world almost the same way she began it — in good spirits, despite endless debate about the terms under which she is allowed to be at sea. READ MORETeen sailing star Tess Lloyd in a coma
Submitted by ChristineH on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 18:18.
(Herald Sun) A YOUNG Victorian sailing star is in an induced coma after being knocked unconscious during a race.MSC Poesia Runs Aground In Bahamas
Submitted by ChristineH on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 18:11.
(Huffington Post) A 2,550-passenger cruise ship ran aground in shallow water in Freeport, the Bahamas Saturday morning. READ MOREThree vessels charged with violating Right Whale ship strike reduction rule pay penalties
Submitted by ChristineH on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 18:06.
(NOAA) Three large commercial vessels who were assessed civil penalties this fall for violating seasonal speed limits designed to protect one of the most endangered whale species in the world have paid their penalties in full. Cases against six other vessels for the same offense are still open. READ MORE
