LIMA, May 2 (Reuters) – A Peruvian navy vessel collided with an oil platform operated by Perenco on the Amazon River leaving two people dead and one missing Peru’s defense ministry said on Friday. The collision, which…
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Vessel Collision on Lower Mississippi River Leads to Sunken Barge, Temporary Closure
A collision between the Panamanian-flagged M/V ISLA DE BIOKO and the U.S.-flagged towing vessel GINNY STONE occurred Sunday night near New Orleans, resulting in a barge breakaway incident and one…
Cargo Transfer Complete as Stena Immaculate Prepares for Port Entry Following Fiery North Sea Collision
The cargo transfer from the damaged tanker Stena Immaculate to the oil products tanker Fure Vyl has been successfully completed, with preparations underway for the vessel to be towed into…
MAIB releases interim report into strike on Stena Immaculate
The U.K. Maritime Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has released an interim report on its investigation of the March 10 incident in which the U.S.-flagged TSP program tanker Stena Immaculate was struck by the Portuguese-flagged tanker Solong while at anchor off the U.K. at a position 5 miles to the north of the Humber light float.
Clips from CCTV footage included in the interim report show that the strike resulted in a huge fireball.
Here are some extracts from the timeline of events set out...
Operators of US military-contracted tanker sue over deadly UK collision
The operators of a tanker contracted by the U.S. military that was struck by a Portuguese-flagged container ship off England’s coast filed suit Monday in a London court, according to Reuters.
Crowley-Stena Marine Solutions and Stena Bulk Marine Services (USA) are suing MS Solong Schiffahrtsgesellschaft M&Co. KG, a subsidiary of the owner of the container ship Solong, shipping company Ernst Russ.
One member of the crew of the Solong is missing and presumed dead after the March 10 accident, the...
Owner of Ship That Hit U.S. Tanker Seeks to Limit Liability
The owner of a cargo ship that struck a U.S. military-contracted tanker off England’s northeast coast last month said on Monday it is setting up a fund for potential lawsuits over the collision.
https://gcaptain.com/owner-of-ship-that-hit-u-s-tanker-seeks-to-limit-liability/
LNG Tanker Collision in Gibraltar Highlights Ongoing Pilotage Concerns
A minor collision between an LNG tanker and a bulk carrier in Gibraltar’s western anchorage has reignited discussions about pilotage requirements for departing vessels, following a similar incident that led…
https://gcaptain.com/lng-tanker-collision-in-gibraltar-highlights-ongoing-pilotage-concerns/
Boom! A systematic approach to maritime risks
By Luis Llamas and Thomas “Buddy” Bardenwerper, Jones Walker LLP Maritime Practice Group
The bilge alarm is sounding. Smoke is billowing. Oil is spreading. A lot needs to happen in these critical, heart-pounding moments; coming up with an emergency response plan shouldn’t be one of them.
Operating a maritime business is inherently risky. This is so for inland commerce, open ocean navigation, and everything in between. Not only are maritime professionals subject to the whims of Mother Nature, but...
https://www.marinelog.com/views/op-eds/boom-a-systematic-approach-to-maritime-risks/
Only One Tank Containing Jet Fuel Damaged in Ship Crash Off Britain
Only one tank filled with jet fuel was damaged after the U.S. military-contracted tanker that was transporting a shipment was struck by a cargo ship off England’s northeast coast, U.S. logistics firm Crowley said.
https://gcaptain.com/only-one-tank-containing-jet-fuel-damaged-in-ship-crash-off-britain/
Video Footage Reveals Critical Moments Before Ship Collision in Dense Fog Off UK Coast
New video footage has emerged showing the crucial moments leading up to the collision between the containership SOLONG and the tanker STENA IMMACULATE off England’s East Yorkshire coast, captured by…